Diamond Turning Technician (Starlink) - 2nd ShiftActive$54K–$64K

The opportunity

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.

What you'll do

  • Follow defined work instructions, process controls and maintain a safe work environment

  • Maintain maximum machine/work center up time by identifying and reporting off: nominal issues such as alarms, out-of-tolerance conditions, and actively maintaining best practices

  • Use metrology equipment, including CMM’s, optical microscopes, and Zygo interferometers

  • Operate the Lap Master machine to perform lapping operations, ensuring the: required flatness is achieved prior to diamond turning

  • Utilize the LuphoScan 3D optical profilometer to perform non-contact measurements on diamond turned parts

  • Data entry, work tracking and effective communication

What they're looking for

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • + years of professional work experience using precision hand tools or: equipment (torque tools, precision metrology instruments, precision testing equipment)
  • Experience with sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
  • CNC lathe experience