Metal Spinning Technician, COPV (Falcon)

• →Drill, ream, and countersink full-size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using a drill motor, bits, reamers and countersinks to meets specified dimensional requirements
• →Deburr holes using deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners, clamps and positioners
• →Assemble and disassemble tools in accordance with process specification
• →Perform metal blending to achieve close tolerance surface finishes
• →Move, mount, configure and setup work pieces to meet machine requirements prior to machining, spin forming or heat treating
• →Run machinery and equipment to perform tasks including but not limited to: CNC machining, spin forming, and heat treating

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of structural assembly, machine operation, surface blending, or hand tool usage OR a certificate from an accredited trade school/program

• Prior experience working with large moveable structures, machines or parts requiring the use of cranes, forklifts, jacks or stationary lifts
• Knowledge of large machining operations, precision assembly operations and/or close tolerance equipment 
• Heat treating experience (artificial aging, solution heat treating and/or annealing)
• Lifting and rigging experience/forklift operation
• Able to generate charts, graphs, pivot tables, slicers and reports from a dataset and explain trends and anomalies
• Experience utilizing different root cause analysis methods such as 5 why's, fishbone, and Pareto analysis
• Able to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions)
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Experience with drilling, reaming, honing and countersinking straight and close tolerance holes
• Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools and precision measuring tools on structures materials
• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast paced work environment

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to work one of the following shifts:
  • Monday to Friday, 5AM - 3:30PM
  • Monday to Friday, 3PM - 1:30AM
• Ability and willingness to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment as defined by SpaceX during the conduct of this job, including but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, safety toe shoes, face masks, hard hats and respirators
• Lifting, standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Willing and able to tolerate loud noise levels, heat, odors and lubricant remnants in order to perform the functions of this position

• 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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