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SpaceX · 1 month ago

Facilities Technician, Kitchen Equipment (Starlink) - Level 4/5

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced technologies, including the deployment of Starlink, a satellite constellation providing internet services. The Facilities Technician for Kitchen Equipment is responsible for maintaining and repairing food service equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, and to develop/update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers

Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of kitchen and other mechanical equipment

Perform and develop routine preventative maintenance and cleaning schedules for Food Services equipment to company and vendor standards on equipment including, but not limited to: Ice machines, walk-in coolers/freezers, soda/drink machines, flat top grills, fryers, ovens, sinks, and display coolers

Maintain, respond to, action, and follow up on departmental maintenance tickets generated inside and outside of department, prioritizing workload based on criticality as-needed

Provide troubleshooting and issues reports directly to vendors, service technicians, and leadership

Escort vendors to necessary work areas for assessment and repair

Perform intermediate to advanced assembly, installation, and repairs on equipment using a variety of hand and power tools

Use forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and hand carts to receive and/or move equipment, products, or parts to designated areas

Identify and source parts and equipment for department upon request

Maintain tools and equipment inventory for department with limited to no supervision

Maintain a tidy and organized work area

Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications

Follow and ensure site compliance with all applicable SpaceX, local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, and laws

Qualification

Mechanical troubleshootingPreventative maintenanceElectrical systemsFood safety standardsHVAC experienceTechnical documentationTeam collaborationTime managementMentoring othersOrganizational skillsFast-paced environment

Required

High school diploma or equivalent certificate

4+ years of professional experience in a workshop, warehouse, maintenance, production, or food service operation

Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting up to 25 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights

Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

Must be willing to work onsite, remote work not considered

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

7+ years of experience in a workshop, warehouse, maintenance, production, or food service operations

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems down to the component level

Familiar with Texas Department of State Health Services food safety, sanitation practices, standards, and criteria

Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to generate service reports and communicate within the company including skills to navigate web-based service literature and programs

Comfortable working in a fast-paced-high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction

Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical work

Experience training and mentoring others in technical roles