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SpaceX · 11 hours ago

Toolmaker (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

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. The Toolmaker (Starship) role involves working with a team to build and improve mechanical systems at rocket launch facilities, with responsibilities including interpreting blueprints, applying creative solutions in fabrication, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints at all assembly levels and apply welding blueprint knowledge to the fabrication process

Apply creative solutions through the use of our growing fleet of field machining equipment

Ensure operations can be performed safely while meeting SpaceX quality standards

Translate metrology data from inspection reports to final machined surfaces

Perform spur of the moment design and machining to solve unpredictable field problems

Maintain an orderly environment that retains maximum utility for all team members

Creatively fabricate support equipment ranging from shelves to temporary machine structures to maintenance weld repair/buildup

Apply an in-depth knowledge of rigging large, heavy, and imbalanced components using overhead cranes, gantries, mobile cranes, and other lifting devices

Maintain all components in optimal condition during the assembly and disassembly process

Qualification

MetrologyMachiningWeld fabricationBlueprint interpretationGD&T application3D visualizationLeadershipProblem solvingAdaptability

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Professional experience with metrology (e.g. performing inspections, using CMMs, portable arms, optics, or laser trackers) or machining (e.g. completing simple components from blueprints, creating blueprints, operating knee mills and gear lathes, using inspection tools)

Preferred

Associate degree in metrology or machining

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program

Experience with weld fabrication and able to pass a welding skills test for cutting, fitting, stick, TiG, and MiG on semi exotic materials

Experience with Millwright operations

Understanding of the manufacturing process of large structures from concept to completion

Ability to visualize 3D space and integrate complex geometries on to both large and small fabrications

Ability to manually inspect components using conventional inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and height gauges

Ability to apply GD&T with discretion relative to the assembly's function

Ability to pass a machining skill test

Ability to use and learn a variety of software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information

Demonstrated leadership and dependability

Ability to adapt to an extremely dynamic work environment while maintaining a positive attitude

Ability to find solutions to problems through diverse thinking while utilizing a varied experience

Ability to maintain the highest level of safety on the jobsite and bring new ideas of how to continue to work safely and effectively in new locations and changing environments