High Pressure Die Casting Machine Maintenance Technician

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HIGH PRESSURE DIE CASTING MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

At SpaceX we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 4M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer receivers that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help maximize Starlink’s utility for communities and businesses around the world.

We are looking for skilled and well-rounded maintenance technicians to help ensure high productivity and reliability of our high volume Starlink User Terminal manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line assets that includes high pressure die casting machines

• Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level

• Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root cause, and make reliability improvement recommendations

• Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis and repair, or maintenance of equipment

• Communicate with suppliers, specify requirements, get quotations, and submit purchase requisitions to purchase necessary items

• 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

• 3+ years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing and production environment

• 3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years high pressure die casting experience in a production environment

• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer

• Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high level of attention to detail

• IPC-J-STD-001 certification and/or IPC-A-610 certification

• Ability to adjust equipment, feeder, and change over setups for each process

• Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings

• Ability to write detailed repair reports when necessary (skilled with use of Microsoft Office Suite)

• 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

• Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Whys methodology

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work either shift, overtime, and/or weekends as needed

• Must be willing to train on 1st shift for the first 30 days.

• Must be willing to work one or more of the following schedules:

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• A- Shift 5 AM - 5 PM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)

• B-Shift 5 AM - 5 PM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)

• C-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday)

• D-Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM (Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday)

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time

• Must be comfortable working in a production environment with extensive use of hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents

• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environment

• Must be comfortable with climbing up and down ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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