Prefabrication Technician

PREFABRICATION TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE)

The Prefabrication Technician is a vital role that will be responsible for critical operations supporting launch and fabrication activities with customers spanning the entire organization. They will join a team responsible for initial fabrication operations for structural applications such as waterjet and plasma cutting, shape cutting, press brake operation, sawing, wheel abrading, and others as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operate a variety of fabrication machinery as required to meet production goals including waterjets and plasma cutters
• Prepare components for weld, machine, and paint operations
• Manufacture complete parts with a waterjet
• Read, understand, and execute work instructions
• Follow process parameters and report up errors and improvements
• Perform work to the safety standards set forth by SpaceX leadership
• Maintain machinery to manufacture’s standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Complete projects within tight deadlines independently
• Complete communication loops regarding all job responsibilities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of professional hands-on experience with waterjets, laser cutters, plasma cutters, or similar fabrication equipment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in fabrication role
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints
• Experience with Flow waterjets, Plasma tables, large vertical bandsaws, wheel abraders, shape cutters, brake presses, or other similar equipment
• Experience with industrial hand tools such as grinders, saws, and drills
• Experience with blueprint reading, GD&T interpretation, and precision measurement and inspection experience
• Experience in any of the following software: NX, Flow waterjet software suite, Hypertherm, Rotary Tube, MasterCam, ProNest
• Ability to work on computers and learn and utilize manufacturing software
• Familiarity with industrial machine maintenance
• Material handling skills including forklift operation

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Must be willing to work overtime with limited notice including nights and weekends
• Occasional travel to other sites is expected
• Ability to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted; standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise