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MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST (FLUID SYSTEMS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line assets that include CNC Tube Bending, Automated Cleaning, Orbital Tube Welding, TIG Welding, and Proof Testing Systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hardware associated with production tooling and specialized equipment.
• Produce new and/or improve preventative maintenance plans.  Identify and execute project-level changes to designs of equipment.  Harvest information from existing repair maintenance tickets.
• 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.
• Maintain a stock of critical spares equipment to ensure high uptime of production lines.
• Collaborate with leadership and manufacturing engineers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, provide operational feedback, and promote continual improvement.
• 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 working with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, high pressure, or data systems.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of experience working as a maintenance technician.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings.
• Ability to write detailed repair reports when necessary.
• Formal experience working in a fast-paced production environment with power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, or electronics production.
• Experience with heavy equipment or industrial operations and maintenance.
• Experience in maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting instrumentation, process controls, and data and control systems.
• Operational knowledge of process instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, load cells, flow meters, etc.)
• Operational knowledge of basic electrical theory and electrical troubleshooting (multi-meter fault finding; soldering/connecting; operation of various crimping tools).
• Experience with CMMS or ERP systems such as Maximo, SAP, Oracle, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and weekends, as needed
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Ability to work while standing on lifts and ladders.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:      

Pay range:      

Maintenance Specialist/Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour         Maintenance Specialist/Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour         Maintenance Specialist/Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/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.

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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.