Cnc Machinist Thermal Development (Starship)
Job Description
Job Detail
- Preprocess and manufacture ceramic fibers, filaments, and powders required for the fabrication of next-tier products (candidate must be comfortable working with these types of ceramic materials)
- Fabricate ceramic refractory billets, ceramic tiles, thermal gap fillers, coatings, and other components required for a robust thermal protection system
- Basic fabrication, surface preparation for processing, bonding, and oven curing
- Document processes precisely to be able to replicate each step taken in the material processing
- Perform product inspection and rework as required
- Read and interpret engineering drawings with an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes, and general notes
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency certificate - Experience with various types of hand tools or hand-held power tools
Preferred Skills And Experience
Ability to use precision measuring instruments (calipers, height gauge, depth mic) - Ability to operate personnel platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc
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- Ability to perform work according to procedures and specifications
- Experience setting up assemblies and parts in various types of processing and curing equipment such as an ovens and high temperature kilns to obtain desired set and cure
- Proficient/experienced to accurately measure and mix using scales for the process of tile coatings, sealants and RTV applications
- Comfortable working with solvents, ceramic precursors, inorganic acids and bases
- Experience with thermal protection system (TPS) or phenolic impregnated carbon ablator (PICA)
- Experience applying sealants, alodine, primer, adhesives, and special finishes
- Good understanding of basic mathematical concepts
- Fluent in the Office platform (Microsoft Word, and Excel)
- Experience operating and maintaining Kuka or other 6 –axis robots
- Experience in using Simantic or other HMIs
- Basic understanding of stud arc welding
- Basic understanding of robotic automation
- Experience working with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) in an automation setting
Additional Requirements
Ability to work one of the following shifts: Monday- Friday (6:00 a - m
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- Monday -Friday (6:00 p
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- Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
- Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
- Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs
- (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
- Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
- Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
- Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs
- (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
- Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
- Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day
- Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees Up to 1 hour per day
- Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description
- Candidate be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which include a medical history review
Itar Requirements
To conform to U- S
- Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U
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- citizen or national, (ii) U
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- lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U
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- 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U
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- 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U
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- Department of State
- Learn more about the ITAR
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Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex- com
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