SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
As part of the Launch Hardware Fabrication & Tooling team you will work on building and improving the mechanical systems at our rocket launch facilities. You will be on the ground floor, getting your hands dirty and contributing directly to the success of future launches. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production or tooling environment
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work the following shift: Monday – Friday 6:00pm – 6:00am
- Ability to work weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) unassisted
More about this role
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.
As part of the Launch Hardware Fabrication & Tooling team you will work on building and improving the mechanical systems at our rocket launch facilities. You will be on the ground floor, getting your hands dirty and contributing directly to the success of future launches.
- Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions
- Adjust machinery and repairing or replacing defective parts
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors and programmable logic controls
- Operate rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts
- Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings...
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