Lead Maintenance Technician (Marine Systems) at SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
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.
LEAD MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (MARINE SYSTEMS)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and support junior technicians to complete daily repairs
Motivate and train technicians to follow the correct lock out tag out procedures
Responsible for executing and monitoring daily tasks to meet department goals
Share technical knowledge and influence best troubleshooting practices
Maintain and repair all 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, friction stir welding 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 repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems within a manufacturing or production environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience with reading blueprints and correlating them to physical components
Ability to navigate, utilize, and close out work orders
Ability to lead highly skilled technicians to complete complex repairs and preventative maintenance items in a timely manner
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
Strong prioritization skills, and, analytical, computer, and written skills
Ability to work under deadlines in a high-paced work environment
Self-driven with a positive -can do- attitude and willing to both seek answers on your own and to pursue learning from others
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willing to travel (estimated up to 10%)
General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs unassisted
Ability to work at elevated heights
Ability to work in extreme environments - heat, cold, rain, fumes, odors, and noise
Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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