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SpaceX · 3 weeks ago

Materials Technician, Tool and Die

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Materials Technician for Tool and Die will support manufacturing processes for Starlink user terminals and other components, focusing on quality assurance and tooling maintenance.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Uphold quality standards and requirements while actively contributing to the continuous improvement of processes

Adhere to and support quality assurance and production documentation and procedures

Ensure production part quality by comparing parts from current and previous runs for consistency and precision

Assist in mold preventive maintenance and component cleaning to support high-quality production outcomes

Maintain a clean and organized workspace by performing shop preparation, cleaning, and general maintenance tasks

Provide detailed documentation of weekly shop activities, including equipment setup, repair logs, run details, and production line calls

Properly use and maintain precision-calibrated tools such as micrometers and calipers to ensure accurate measurements

Collaborate with the Tool and Die Specialist to efficiently perform assemblies, and maintain stamping dies, high-pressure die-casting (HPDC) equipment, plastic injection molds, and related components

Assist and support line calls involving stamping, HPDC, and plastic injection molding to ensure smooth production operations

Support tool and die specialist and production through tooling and equipment failures, collect data to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions

Perform preventative and corrective action as required

Assist with assembling sub-assemblies during the construction of new plastic injection molds and or various mold components

Qualification

Tooling machiningStamping dies maintenanceHigh-pressure die-castingPlastic injection moldsMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-solving skillsHand tools experiencePower tools experienceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of experience in manufacturing

Must be available for one of the follow shifts: 1st shift: Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 4:30pm. 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 2:00am

Able to work off-shifts and available for overtime and weekends if needed with minimal notice

Able to wear appropriate PPE for mechanical testing and machine shop environment

Able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. unassisted

Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying 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