Composite Lamination Technician

COMPOSITES LAMINATION TECHNICIAN

The composites production team is looking for talented individuals to join them! As a composites lamination technician, you will be responsible for building rocket and spacecraft structures. The task requires both high attention to detail and precision layup.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials into molds
• Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
• Perform vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
• Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches
• Prepare surfaces using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of assembly experience or certificate from a trade school

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with composite materials in either layup (lamination), bonding or assembly of composites (prepreg or wet layup)
• Experience operating a ply cutting machine
• Experience operating a laser projector to layout laminated assemblies
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read travelers and standard operating procedures
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work all required shift hours, overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to work one of the following shifts:
  • Weekday 1st shift (approximate start time 4:30am)
  • Weekday 2nd shift (approximate start time 3:00pm)
  • Weekend 2nd shift (Saturday-Tuesday, 4pm-4am)
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Lamination Technician/Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50/hour    
Lamination Technician/Level 2: $24.00 - $29.00/hour    
Lamination Technician/Level 3: $27.50 - $35.00/hour    
    
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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.