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Propulsion Technician
| Company | SpaceX |
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| Location | West Athens, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $23 – $38 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience working in a production, mechanical, military, or manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day production which includes manufacturing processes such as EB & TIG welding, precision cleaning, non-destructive testing, heat treat, machining, and assembly
- Troubleshoot failure modes and provide photo documentation and feedback to engineering
- Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
- Perform blending, filing and shearing of sheet metal piece parts
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions
- Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
- Accurately record daily work completion to report to the lead technician
- Responsible for maintaining a professional and neat work area
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment with mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong mathematical, basic computer, problem solving, and decision-making skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Embodies team mentality, coachable and reliable
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team, meet aggressive schedules, operate and understand readouts on standard cell instrumentation
- Proficient with computers and the ability to use MS Office
- FAA A&P certificate
- 5S knowledge and experience
- High attention to detail in order to ensure safety and accuracy of testing procedures
- Previous interaction and correspondence with support engineers
