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SpaceX · 1 month ago

Leaching Technician, Heat Shield (Starship) - Multiple Shifts

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Leaching Technician role involves performing acid leaching operations and overseeing the fiber leaching and distillery processes to ensure the production of high-quality materials for the heat shield of next-generation rockets.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform acid leaching operations loading raw fiber into leaching lines using conveyor system, mixing tanks, pumps, valves, and control automation. Rinsing of leached fiber and packaging fiber in robot-controlled packaging cell

Perform distillery operations with acid reclamation of waste effluent downstream of the acid leaching process. Mechanical Vapor Recompression System, Neutralization system, waste evaporator, and steam boilers. Ensure all associated systems that support this process are operating nominally to support fiber leaching

Follow manufacturing procedures to Operate and maintain assets used in the coatings manufacturing process such the Turbo Paddle Drag Dryer system “VOMM”, Ball mills, and Kiln. Testing of coatings made using a particle analyzer. Package finished coatings product into 55-gallon drums to be used the tile coating process at the Cape and Mini Bakery in Boca

Oversee Fiber Leaching and Distillery process, ensuring tank levels are maintained for the process of leaching pure silica fiber by performing titration, and silica purity testing. Carefully documenting process parameters, status of work, and conditions of parts in the process

Conduct regular inspections and tests to ensure the quality of the leached fibers meets established standards

Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of acid leaching, MVR, Neutralization, Steam boilers, and Chilled water system and associated equipment to ensure operational efficiency and longevity. Service/Repair all failed assets in house such as pumps, valves, bearings, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic fittings, actuators, and conveyor systems

Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, promptly reporting any hazards or incidents

Maintain accurate records of Acid Leaching and Distillery operations, including logs of temperatures, pressures, maintenance activities, and any anomalies

Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency. Troubleshooting could involve reviewing schematics, Documents, process line tracing, state of control logic, Instrumentation, pressure transducers, flowmeters, pneumatic solenoids, pump and valve replacements

Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement

Support a high-level process review with design engineers to ensure correct process and hardware actions to sustain production of quality material

Take operational ownership of the equipment and processes for designated acid leaching and distillery process areas

Qualification

Acid leaching operationsMechanical testingThermal protection systemsComposite tooling materialsProcess improvementMicrosoft OfficeBasic mathematical conceptsProblem solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ year(s) of experience with production or manufacturing assembly or industrial operations

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to work one of the following shifts: Day shift: 6:00am - 6:00pm Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday; Night shift: 6:00pm - 6:00am Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday

Flexibility in work schedule, supporting all shifts/overtime as necessary, to support business needs

Ability to wear and obtain certification in the wearing of an air respirator

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Willing to travel to other sites to support critical business needs

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Experience setting up assemblies and parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as ovens and high temperature kilns to obtain desired set and cure

Experience with composite tooling materials

Skilled in mechanical testing (mainly Instron)

Proficient/experienced to accurately measure and mix using scales, beakers and various monitoring probes for the process of tile coatings, sealants and RTV applications

Comfortable working with solvents, ceramic precursors, inorganic acids and bases

Experience with thermal protection system (TPS) or phenolic impregnated carbon ablator (PICA)

Experience applying sealants, alodine, primer, adhesives, and special finishes

Good understanding of basic mathematical concepts

Fluent in the Office platform (Microsoft Word, and Excel)