Deburr Technician, Machining (Starship)

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DEBURR TECHNICIAN, MACHINING (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deburr and process machined valve components in post-machining

• Interpret drawings per ASME Y14.5-2009 standard to maintain part specifications

• Chase machine cut threads to size if necessary

• Polish tight tolerance surface finishes and inspect with profilometer

• Wash parts that have gone through the deburr process and passivate using citric passivation

• Assist with material inventory and prepare hardware for machining processes

• Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using given recipes for specific parts and materials

• Meet expectations for productivity and production goals

• Maintain a clean and efficient work environment

• Keep products consistently moving and alert management when production is inhibited

• Provide ideas for continuous process improvements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 1+ years of professional work experience in a factory/production environment; or the completion of a machining certification

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of deburr experience using various deburr techniques using manual and automated equipment

• Experience working in a machine shop

• Experience with basic blueprint reading

• Knowledge of CNC machining

• Experience using various measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Estimated start times: 1st shift (5:00 AM) & 2nd shift (2:30 PM)

• Ability to work one of the following shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

• Ability to use physical and repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls

• Ability to be exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Level 1: $22.00 - $24.00/hour Level 2: $24.00 - $27.00/hour Level 3: $26.50 - $30.00/hour Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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