Machine Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

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 (STARLINK)

We are looking for a self-sufficient, independent, all-round technician, performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on various equipment. A systematic problem solver that understands a high-volume manufacturing environment and keeps the equipment running in optimal condition while collaborating with internal and external customers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Troubleshoot, repair control devices such as PLC, HMIs, CNC Controls

• Provide maintenance on various equipment such as vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, CNC machines, production automation and controls equipment, tooling fixtures, and other industrial machinery

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems down to the component level

• Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/ electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)

• 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 

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• 3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields

• PLC Programming and troubleshooting experience

• Maintenance experience on gas and electric ovens, vacuum systems, and environmental thermal testing

• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer

• Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment

• 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 (advanced MS Office skills)

• 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 Why’s Methodology

• Analytic thinker that gets to the root of the problem and comes up with permanent solution to remedy the issue

• Ability to navigate, utilize, and close out work orders 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts:

• 1st shift: Monday - Friday 3:00am - 3:00pm

• 2nd shift: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 3:00am

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. una