SpaceX Structures Technician at SpaceX responsible for modifying, repairing, assembling, and installing rocket and spacecraft components. This role involves operating sheet metal and advanced manufacturing equipment.
Responsibilities
Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents
Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps
Operate and utilize sheet metal manufacturing equipment such as CNCs, brake presses, and rollers
Operate and utilize advanced manufacturing equipment such as robots, welders, and manufacturing software.
Perform routine maintenance procedures for up keep on tooling and equipment as required
Install mechanical fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut runner)
Facilitate and perform component and assemblies testing operations on rocket and spacecraft structures, components and subcomponents (Pressurized testing, cycle testing, fatigue testing, etc.)
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
Disassemble parts and deburr holes using chip chasers, deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners
Qualification
Experience drillingADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling, and/or installation; OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, and/or electronics
Preferred
Experience drilling, reaming, honing and/or countersinking straight and close tolerance holes
Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company
Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools and precision measuring tools
Capable of visualizing a three-dimensional shape from a two-dimensional view and understanding symbols, flag notes, and general notes
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions)
Experience making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
