CNC Maintenance Technician (Starship) - Level 4/5

The CNC Machine Maintenance team provides mechanical, electrical, and control support to production and development machining and fabrication teams at SpaceX. A wide variety of machine configurations and OEMs are supported, including 5-axis gantries, 5+ axis mill-turn applications, large vertical lathes, horizontal boring machines, spin-forming lathes, water jets, and press brakes. The CNC Machine Maintenance Technicians are responsible for repairing, performing preventive maintenance, and modifying the machinery. The position will require collaboration and critical thinking to troubleshoot unique equipment issues and develop quick resolutions in a demanding environment.

• →Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
• →Provide preventative and correct maintenance on various complex CNCs: 5-axis milling, mill turn applications, horizontal and vertical lathes
• →Troubleshoot and repair control and electrical system failures involving PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, and field sensors
• →Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including actuators, valves, pumps, and filters
• →Troubleshoot and repair machine tool mechanical systems, including ball screws, linear rails, guideways, and gearboxes
• →Drive forklifts and company vehicles
• →Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair or maintenance

• Associates degree in a technical discipline
• Experience with one or more of the following CNC control systems: Siemens 840D, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenheimer, Allen Bradley
• Experience installing, aligning and commissioning 5 axis machines in aerospace environment
• Experience adjusting CNC geometry components including – straightness, squareness, linear accuracy, servo tuning, tool center point control
• Experience using Renishaw calibration systems including XL-80 Laser Interferometer and Ballbar
• Experience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory 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 use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
• 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
• Analytical thinker that gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues
• Self-motivated and able to work well with others

• Ability to work one of the following shifts:
• 1st shift: Monday to Friday: 5:00AM – 3:30PM
• 2nd shift: Monday to Friday: 2:00PM – 12:30AM
• Available to work all required shift hours and be available to work overtime, and weekends, as needed
• Willingness to obtain a forklift certification and operate them when needed
• Physical effort with some handling of lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
• Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to work at heights and confined spaces

• 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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