SpaceX Structures Technician at SpaceX responsible for modification, repair, assembly, and installation of rocket and spacecraft components. Tasks include drilling, deburring, applying sealants, and installing fasteners per engineering drawings.
Responsibilities
Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the rocket and spacecraft.
Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand (as required), per drawing or tooling instructions.
Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps.
Check for good edge margins and alignment.
Shim and/or trim parts as required.
Select drill bits, reamers and/or countersinking tools for pilot and full size holes.
Locate, drill pilot holes using drill motor and proper size drill bit(s).
Drill, ream, countersink full size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using drill motor.
Set countersinking tools to proper depth as required.
Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers, deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners.
Use solvents to clean surfaces prior to sealing or assembly.
Apply sealant, alodine, primer, adhesives, special finishes.
