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SpaceX · 1 month ago

Process Technician, Plastic Injection Molding (Starlink) - Night Shift

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$22/hr - $38/hr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through innovative technologies. They are seeking a Process Technician for the Plastic Injection Molding team to support the manufacturing and development of Starlink product components, ensuring production uptime and efficient processes. The role involves hands-on work with injection molding machines and documentation of processes.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Install, commission and validate intelligent equipment to support injection molding applications

Participate in process development of the injection molding process through parameter optimization, DOE experiments, and trials that will lead to a robust process

Oversee operator instructions, critical parameters, checklists and training materials for all molding operations, update special equipment service manuals including BOMs, drawings, wiring schematics, recommended needed processes, technical expertise, and tooling for optimization of production runs

Work closely with product design engineering teams to define requirements

Diagnose equipment failures, collect data to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions

Qualification

Plastic injection moldingAutomated injection molding cellsEngel brand machinesTroubleshooting electrical circuitsRobotics knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Word

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment

Preferred

5+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment

3+ years experience with highly automated injection molding cells

3+ years molding experience with Engel brand machines

Experience of multi-shot molding, automated color blending and central material drying system

Experience in independently troubleshooting advanced electrical circuits, electronic systems, motors & starters, electrically operated equipment and making successful repairs and modifications

Electrical wiring experience and some knowledge of how PLCs, sensors, and other electrical components are wired and work

Strong skills in troubleshooting with scientific, Paulson, or RJG processes

Able to interpret geometrical tolerances on part drawings

Comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with plastics Injection molding machines

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Word