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Fabrication Technician (Panel Systems) - Multiple Shifts - Level 4/5

SpaceXCape Canaveral, FL

Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28

Full-timemetalwork and fabricationmaintenance and facilitiesmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

SpaceX seeks a Fabrication Technician to build, maintain, and troubleshoot ground support equipment and high-pressure systems for launch pad operations at Cape Canaveral.

Skills & Keywords

Pressurized systemsTube fabricationGround support equipmentHydraulic systems

FABRICATION TECHNICIAN (PANELS SYSTEM) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS - LEVEL 4/5RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technician ground support equipment (GSE) support, which involves building, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and plumbing related to the liquid oxygen (LOX) pad, fuel pad, and other aspects of the site facilities
Fabricate tubing based on drawings & CAD models
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary equipment, including pneumatic components
Fabricate and repair GSE, hardware, and equipment
Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document ground support equipment activities
Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards
Build and maintain GSE, LOX/fuel farms, and associated systems/equipment
Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
Follow all necessary regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures, including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.
Develop ways to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
Perform a variety of related duties in support of vehicle, launch pad, and development programs

Required Qualifications

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of professional hands-on experience with pressurized, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Ability to work the following shift: Monday – Friday 5:00am – 3:30pm Monday – Friday 5:00pm – 3:30am
Monday – Friday 5:00am – 3:30pm
Monday – Friday 5:00pm – 3:30am
Ability to work nights & weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones
Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) unassisted
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time
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.

Nice to Have

Experience in the aerospace industry, military or other high-reliability operating environment
Experience in ground support equipment in an aerospace industry
Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)
Formalized mechanical training, skilled in hand and power tool usage
A demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem solving plays a critical role
Knowledge of vacuum, hydraulic and pump systems
Knowledge of all types of borescope inspection equipment
Knowledge of different fittings such as NPT and A/N
Ability to utilize power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
Experience with precision tube bending
Experience with precision measuring instruments
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical schematics as well as piping and instrumentation diagrams
Knowledge of hazardous systems – cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric
Knowledge of high-pressure system design and handling