Machine Maintenance Technician (CNC) - Level 4/5

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. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (CNC) - LEVEL 4/5

The CNC Machine Maintenance team provides mechanical, electrical, and controls support to SpaceX production, R&D machining and fabrication teams. We support a wide range of machine configurations and OEMs, including 5-axis gantries, multi-axis mill-turn machines, large vertical lathes, horizontal boring mills, spin-forming lathes, waterjets, and press brakes. CNC Machine Maintenance Technicians repair, maintain, and modify this equipment. The role requires collaboration and critical thinking to troubleshoot unique machine issues and resolve them quickly in a high-demand environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition

• Provide preventative and correct maintenance on various complex CNCs: 5-axis milling, mill turn applications, horizontal and vertical lathes

• Troubleshoot and repair control and electrical system failures involving PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, and field sensors

• Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including actuators, valves, pumps, and filters

• Troubleshoot and repair machine tool mechanical systems, including ball screws, linear rails, guideways, and gearboxes

• Drive forklifts and company vehicles

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 7+ years experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair or maintenance

• Experience with one or more of the following CNC control systems: Siemens 840D, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenheimer, and Allen Bradley

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates degree in a technical discipline

• Experience installing, aligning and commissioning 5 axis machines in aerospace environment

• Experience adjusting CNC geometry components including – straightness, squareness, linear accuracy, servo tuning, tool center point control

• Experience using Renishaw calibration systems including XL-80 Laser Interferometer and Ballbar

• Experience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environment

• Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings

• Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)

• Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment

• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and indus