Kiln Technician, Thermal Hardware (Starship)

Cape Canaveral, FLfull time

On Site

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SpaceX The Kiln Technician operates, monitors, and maintains kilns and related equipment to produce heat shield tiles for Starship. This role involves routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safe, consistent kiln operation to meet production targets.

Responsibilities

Operate kilns and supporting equipment (conveyors, transport system, loaders, atmosphere controls, burners, etc) daily following standard work instructions and safety protocols
Perform routine monitoring of kiln parameters including temperature zones, atmosphere, pressure, and cycle times; log data accurately and report deviations immediately
Conduct daily walk-downs, visual inspections, and basic cleaning/lubrication of kiln components such as heating elements, seals, belts, rollers, and sensors
Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM), calibration checks, minor part replacements, and tool/fixture preparation
Actively work on transportation systems, motors, alignment, and mechanical work required to keep the system healthy
Troubleshoot and resolve basic operational issues (e.g., alarms, uneven heating, conveyor jams) using established procedures and escalate complex problems to the Specialist or Engineer
Champion proper use of maintenance tickets by documenting issues clearly and completing assigned corrective actions promptly
Assist with kiln changeovers, setup, and recovery from stops or crashes by following detailed recovery instructions
Support production quality investigations by providing detailed observations from daily operations and assisting with containment or rework as directed
Maintain a clean and organized work area; ensure tools, PPE, and spare parts are properly stored and available for immediate use
Participate in team huddles, report daily equipment status, and contribute basic improvement ideas based on hands-on experience
Follow all safety protocols including lock-out/tag-out, hot work permits, and proper material handling for high-temperature environments

Qualification

Familiarity with reading gaugesExperience with safety systems

Required

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or operations

Preferred

Technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, machinery, and basic troubleshooting
Direct experience operating or maintaining kilns, dryers, or high-temperature industrial equipment in ceramics, aerospace materials, or high-volume manufacturing
Familiarity with reading gauges, interpreting alarms/trends, and using basic HMI interfaces
Understanding of preventive maintenance principles, spare parts management, and 5S/Lean workplace practices
Experience with safety systems, PPE usage, and working in hot or physically demanding environments
Knowledge of basic quality tools (root cause basics, following control plans, documenting nonconformances)
Prior exposure to processes such as CNC support, material handling, assembly, or thermal processing of composites/ceramics

Company

SpaceX

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