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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Tool & Die Specialist - 2nd Shift

Bastrop, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies for space exploration and is seeking a motivated Tool and Die Specialist to assist in the maintenance and repair of injection molding, die-casting, and stamping tools. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient production and maintenance operations.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintenance, repair, and modification of molds for plastic injection and die casting of various sizes

Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly of molds in a safe, efficient, and timely manner

Repair and/or fabricate cores, cavities, and various other components

Hand work repairs to part details, parting lines, lifters, slides, polished cavities, texture, venting, and spotting

Support production and maintenance with troubleshooting

Create and maintain mold spare parts lists

Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in manufacturing defects and productivity concerns

Support design engineering to evaluate feasibility and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part change

Assist process engineering with part processing and troubleshooting for ongoing scrap reduction, cycle time reduction and downtime reduction

Qualification

Tool maintenanceInjection moldingDie-castingCNC machiningWeldingMachiningElectrical troubleshootingDimensional inspectionAnalytic problem-solvingMS Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of hands-on technician experience with tool maintenance and/or repair with plastic injection molds

Must be willing to work the following hours: 2nd shift: Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 2:00am

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

Must be willing to work overtime and or weekends as needed

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

1+ years of welding experience

5+ years of hands-on technician experience with tool and die maintenance and/or repair

1+ years of TIG welding experience on tool steels

1+ years of machining experience for minor mold component repair/replacement

Demonstrated experience in production mold maintenance, producing high volume parts

Basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair (i.e., hot runner system, slide or core action limit switches, sequential valve gate cylinders)

Experience with interpretation of dimensional inspection results (check fixtures, CMM or vision systems)

Professional experience with laser welding, preferably with expertise working with steel

Professional experience with tool(s) polishing

Professional experience with texturing/graining tools

3+ years of professional experience with CNC machining of tool/die components

Professional experience within manufacturing on new product launch process

Strong analytic problem-solving skills

Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail

Work efficiently and productively in independent and team settings

Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills

Familiarity/experience with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)