SpaceX · 21 hours ago
Sheet Metal Technician (Starship)
Starbase, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. They are seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to operate and maintain equipment, assemble flight hardware, and ensure parts meet engineering specifications.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, water jets, and roller machinery
Assemble basic flight hardware which includes torqueing fasteners
Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications to meet customer needs
Use basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and radius gauges to verify the conformance of hardware
Fabricate complex, tight tolerance parts, using various sheet metal materials that include several types of steel aluminum, Pyron, and zouk
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience working with machinery in a shop environment
Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
Comfortable with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 30 minutes or less per day
Candidate must be capable of safely using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
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
5+ years of machine operating experience
Experience operating all equipment in a high-volume sheet metal fabrication shop
High mechanical aptitude
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
Bret Johnsen
CFO
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