SpaceX

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Revolutionizing space travel for humanity's future

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Key Highlights

  • Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk
  • Headquartered in Hawthorne, California
  • Developed Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets
  • Raised over $7 billion with a valuation of $137 billion

SpaceX, founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, is a leading aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. The company has developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, as well as the Dragon spacecraft, which delivers cargo to the International Space Statio...

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Employees at SpaceX enjoy competitive salaries, stock options, generous PTO policies, and comprehensive health benefits. The company also supports pro...

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SpaceX

Field Service Technician Mid-Level

SpaceXHawthorne - On-Site

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Overview

SpaceX is hiring a Field Service Technician (CNC Maintenance) to provide mechanical, electrical, and control support for CNC machinery. You'll troubleshoot and repair complex systems in a fast-paced environment in Hawthorne, CA.

Job Description

Who you are

You have experience in maintaining and repairing CNC machinery, ensuring all assets operate in optimal condition. Your background includes working with various complex CNC systems, including 5-axis milling and mill-turn applications, which allows you to handle diverse machine configurations effectively.

You possess strong troubleshooting skills, particularly with control and electrical systems involving PLCs and HMIs. Your familiarity with servomotors, servo amplifiers, and field sensors enables you to quickly identify and resolve issues that may arise during operations.

Your expertise extends to hydraulic and pneumatic systems, where you have successfully repaired actuators, valves, pumps, and filters. You understand the intricacies of machine tool mechanical systems, including ball screws and linear rails, which are critical for maintaining precision in machining processes.

You thrive in demanding environments and are adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop quick resolutions to unique equipment issues. Your critical thinking skills allow you to approach problems methodically, ensuring minimal downtime for production.

What you'll do

As a Field Service Technician at SpaceX, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of CNC machinery, ensuring that all equipment is in proper operating condition. You will conduct preventative maintenance on various complex CNC systems, including 5-axis milling and mill-turn applications, to prevent unexpected breakdowns.

You will troubleshoot and repair control and electrical system failures, working with PLCs, HMIs, and other critical components. Your role will also involve diagnosing and fixing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring that all actuators, valves, and pumps function correctly.

In addition to electrical and hydraulic systems, you will address mechanical issues within the CNC machines, including repairs to ball screws and linear rails. Your ability to work under pressure and think critically will be essential as you navigate the challenges of maintaining high-performance machinery.

You will collaborate closely with production and development teams, providing support and expertise to ensure that machining and fabrication processes run smoothly. Your contributions will be vital in helping SpaceX achieve its ambitious goals in aerospace technology.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing human space exploration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge industry. Join us in our quest to make life multi-planetary.

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