Equipment Maintenance Technician - Level 4/5

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP) - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex automation systems
• Troubleshoot and repair control & electrical system failures involving – PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, field sensors
• Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems – actuators, valves, pumps, filters
• Troubleshoot and repair automated tool mechanical systems – ballscrews, linear rails, guideways, gearboxes, 3 phase motors
• Drive forklifts and company vehicles
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8+ years of maintenance technician experience
• 8+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repair

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
• 5+ years experience repairing, troubleshooting, and/or commissioning overhead crane equipment 
• Experience installing, aligning and commissioning automated production cells in aerospace environment
• Experience accessing and modifying Siemens control logic or similar PLC architectures 
• Experience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design
• Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
• Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• Analytic thinker that gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Capable of being forklift and boom lift certified
• Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs unassisted and working at heights
• Willing to travel up to 10%

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  

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 long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.