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SpaceX · 1 day ago

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$23/hr - $40/hr

3+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for humanity to explore space, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to oversee the installation and maintenance of heavy industrial equipment to support the production of Starlink, ensuring the smooth operation of machinery and performing maintenance procedures.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Read and interpret engineering blueprints and work instructions

Install new production support equipment, ground support equipment, and/or launch support equipment

Maintain and install all electrical, mechanic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Inspect and assess functionality of critical facility systems (cranes, elevators, compressed air, and overhead doors)

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical breakdowns of overhead cranes, overhead doors, and air compressors

Adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools

Fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades

Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks

Source replacement parts and liaison with vendors

Communicate and schedule production impacts with the production team

Prepare and submit maintenance reports

Repair broken or leaking plumbing to avoid damage and restore full use of affected system (compressed air, water, or hydraulic)

Identify and troubleshoot damaged electrical wiring

Assist HVAC team in maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly when surges of workload occur

Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries

Qualification

Electrical systems maintenanceMechanical systems maintenanceTroubleshooting PLCsCompressed air systemsHVAC knowledgeBasic computer skillsReport writingSafety standards knowledgeHeavy equipment handlingWelding knowledge

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

3+ years of professional experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, or control systems

Preferred

In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance

4+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical controls systems (Building automation, machinery, production automation)

2+ years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLC's, VFD's and similar components

2+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining compressed air systems and equipment (non-reciprocating Air compressors)

Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations

Basic computer and report-writing skills

Ability to record, report, and articulate condition of equipment and recommended repairs or corrective actions

Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment with the use of cranes, forklifts, and/or similar equipment

Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), machining, and welding

Experience in the following fields: (AC) alternating current and (DC) direct current electrical, and aerospace

Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, refrigeration gases, and recovery

Operational knowledge multi-meter and operation of various hand tools and power tools