Equipment Maintenance Technician

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

This role requires a self-sufficient technician who performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting across a wide range of equipment. The technician must apply systematic problem-solving in a high-volume manufacturing environment, keep equipment in optimal operating condition, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair all critical assets to ensure their proper operating condition
• Provide maintenance on various equipment such as ovens, furnaces, vacuum systems, composite ply cutting machines, epoxy dispensing machines, environmental test chambers, tube-bending equipment, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems down to the component level
• Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/ electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
• 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 experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• 3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Maintenance experience with Thermotron, Envirotronic, Mycronic, Unholtz-Dickie, and Acutronic equipment
• Maintenance experience with various welding equipment (robotic, electron beam, friction, etc.)
• Maintenance experience on gas and electric ovens, vacuum systems, environmental thermal testing, and ply cutting equipment
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
• Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• 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 (advanced MS Office skills)
• 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 Why's Methodology
• Analytic thinker that gets to the root of the problem and comes up with permanent solution to remedy the issue
• Ability to navigate, utilize, and close out work orders

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work one of the following shifts:

• 1st shift: Monday- Friday 5:30am- 3:30pm

• 2nd shift: Monday- Friday 2:00pm- 12:00am

• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted

• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 1: $30.00 - $35.00/hour

Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 2: $34.00 - $40.00/hour

Equipment Maintenance Technician/Level 3: $39.00 - $47.00/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.