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WATERJET OPERATOR (STARLINK)
As a Waterjet Operator, you will be working on Starlink's Development team and responsible for Programming and operating a waterjet and other shop equipment to produce sheet metal parts. The waterjet operator will work closely with engineering to support high-impact projects to rapidly grow the Starlink factory.
There are significant opportunities for growth in this position as you will be working your way into programming and operating other machines such as; lasers, press brakes, and other state-of-the-art fabrication equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Program and operate water jets
- Experience with proper start-up and shut-down of water jets
- Must be able to program and set-up using proper garnet and mixing nozzles
- Generate multiple part nesting’s and print layouts
- Troubleshoot program, offset, and condition settings and adjust corrections
- Work in accordance to established safety rules and good housekeeping practices
- Work on additional equipment or tasks outside the job description as directed by the floor supervisor for production needs or continuous improvement
- Accurately record time and production numbers daily/report scrap
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience programming and operating water jets
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with CNC machine operation
- Experience with Fiber laser cutting machines.
- Experience with overhead cranes, basic hand tools, tape measure, calipers, micrometers, air grinders, etc.
- Experience with DXF, DWG and various print file types
- Able to navigate documentation from production records and database
- Able to identify material types and thickness as associated to work orders
- Able to read interpret blueprints and understand part tolerances per print specification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to drive a forklift and safely handle materials
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Waterjet Operator/Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50/hour
Waterjet Operator/Level 2: $25.00 - $31.00/hour
Waterjet Operator/Level 3: $29.00 - $37.00/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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
