Sheet Metal Development Technician - Temporary Position

SHEET METAL DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN – TEMPORARY POSITION

As a Sheet Metal Technician, you will be working on Starlinks Development team and responsible for Programming and operation of waterjets, laser cutters, press brakes, and other shop equipment to produce sheet metal parts. Technicians will work closely with engineering to support high-impact projects to rapidly grow the Starlink factory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Waterjet Operation including programing, nesting, material procurement and loading
• Laser Operation including programing, nesting, material procurement and loading
• Press Brake Operation including programing bend parameters and machine setup
• Find novel ways to produce complex sheet metal assemblies, occasionally without design definition
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Maintain an organize material area including managing material auto re-order
• Providing our customers with cleaned, deburred and complete parts
• Propose design recommendations to engineering teams to make faster, simpler parts
• Perform basic machine maintenance for high uptime
• Able to navigate NX for design, repair of bad incoming parts, machine setup, and programing

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a TEMPORARY position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

• LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 MONTHS
• LOCATION: Redmond, WA
• SHIFT: 1st Shift: 6:30AM to 4:30 PM, 2nd Shift: 3:30PM to 2:00AM, overtime and/or weekends as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience with press brake operations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of professional experience running a waterjet and/or a laser cutter
• Ability to meet daily/weekly production needs with critical time schedules
• Ability to read blueprints and complete basic shop math
• Knowledge of sheet metal k factors and its application
• Ability to hold close tolerances on sheet metal parts per engineering drawings

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to work all required shift hours, estimated shift hours; 1st Shift: 6:30AM to 4:30 PM, 2nd Shift: 3:30PM to 2:00AM, overtime and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Sheet Metal Development Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $29.00/hour
Sheet Metal Development Technician/Level 2: $27.00 - $34.50/hour
Sheet Metal Development Technician/Level 3: $32.00 - $40.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and various other discounts and perks. You will also be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.