Sheet Metal Technician (Starlink)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SHEET METAL TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

The Starlink Development team is responsible for the fabrication and assembly of new product development, production tooling, and automation equipment for the rapidly growing Starlink factory. Technicians work closely with the engineering team to support high-impact projects to grow the Starlink Production line, from development to a high-volume production system.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, and water jets

• Find novel ways to produce complex sheet metal assemblies, occasionally without design definition

• Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications to meet customer needs

• Providing customers with clean, deburred and complete parts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 2+ years of professional experience running a waterjet and/or a laser cutter

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Ability to meet daily/weekly production needs with critical time schedules

• Ability to read blueprints and complete basic shop math

• Experience with press brake operations

• Knowledge of sheet metal K-factors and application

• Ability to hold close tolerances on sheet metal parts per engineering drawings

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed

• Forklift operation

• Must be able to lift up to 25lb

Department: Starlink Satellite Integration and Test