High Pressure Die Casting Machine Maintenance Technician jobs in United States
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SpaceX · 1 day ago

High Pressure Die Casting Machine Maintenance Technician

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 role involves performing maintenance and repairs on high pressure die casting machines in a high volume manufacturing facility to ensure productivity and reliability.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
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Responsibilities

Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line assets that includes high pressure die casting machines
Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level
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
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Qualification

High pressure die castingMechanical systems repairElectrical systems repairPneumatic systems repairHydraulic systems repairIPC-J-STD-001 certificationIPC-A-610 certificationTroubleshooting skillsLeanSix SigmaMicrosoft Office SuiteAttention to detail

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing and production environment
3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems
Must be willing to work either shift, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Must be willing to train on 1st shift for the first 30 days
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 high pressure die casting experience in a production environment
5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high level of attention to detail
IPC-J-STD-001 certification and/or IPC-A-610 certification
Ability to adjust equipment, feeder, and change over setups for each process
Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings
Ability to write detailed repair reports when necessary (skilled with use of Microsoft Office Suite)
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Whys methodology

Company

SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.78B
Key Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
2025-12-12Secondary Market
2025-09-10Secondary Market
2025-08-13Secondary Market· $10M

Leadership Team

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Bret Johnsen
CFO
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Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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