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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The Injection Molding Machine Maintenance Technician will drive manufacturing output and yield, interact with engineering teams, and participate in developing and validating new equipment and processes.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Oversee operator instructions, critical parameters, checklists, and training materials for all molding operations

Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level

Read and safely execute lockout tagout procedures

Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause, and make reliability improvement recommendations

Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges, and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis and repair, or maintenance of equipment

Communicate with suppliers, specify requirements, get quotations, and submit purchase requisitions to purchase necessary items

Provide feedback and work with maintenance and engineering and vendor teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime

Conduct training for production personnel

Operate material handling equipment including, but not limited to, scissor lifts and forklifts

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Qualification

Injection molding experienceTroubleshooting skillsRobotics knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelElectrical wiring experienceTraining skillsCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of professional experience a manufacturing environment (high pressure die casting, CNC machining, stamping, injection molding, etc.) or other skilled trade supporting manufacturing

Must be willing to work overtime, and/or weekends as needed

Must be willing to train on 1st shift for the first 30 days

Must be willing to work one or more of the following schedules: A- Shift 5 AM - 5 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday), B-Shift 5 AM - 5 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday), C-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday), D-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday), Other varying night shift schedules dependent on availability

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time

Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment

Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces

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

3+ years plastic injection molding experience in a production environment

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

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

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

3+ years experience with highly automated injection molding cells

3+ years molding experience with Engel brand machines

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

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Word

Able to interpret geometrical tolerances on part drawings

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