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
Monitor and control furnace parameters, including temperature, pressure, and: feed rates, to maintain optimal melting conditions
Oversee melter operations and spin-forming process, ensuring the molten glass: is correctly transformed into fibers, carefully documenting process parameters, status of work, and conditions of parts in the process
Conduct regular inspections and tests to ensure the quality of the glass fibers meets established standards
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the furnace and associated: equipment to ensure operational efficiency and longevity
Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, promptly reporting any hazards or incidents
Maintain accurate records of furnace operations, including logs of: temperatures, pressures, maintenance activities, and any anomalies
What they're looking for
- Troubleshoot, identify and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize: downtime and maintain production efficiency
- Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement
- Support a high level process review with design engineers to ensure correct: process and hardware actions to sustain production of quality material
- Take operational ownership of the equipment and processes for designated furnace in the glass plant