Mechanical Technician, Facilities (Starlink)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN, FACILITIES (NIGHT SHIFT)</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Mechanical Technician at our Starlink Production facility, you will play a crucial role in keeping critical rotating and fixed equipment available for production. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, and improving mechanical systems site-wide, including pumps, vacuum systems, compressors, fans, heat exchangers, piping, cryogenic systems, and other plant equipment. Your work will drive reliability improvements, support planned maintenance, and close out urgent repairs with minimal disruption to the factory. Additionally, you will partner with facilities engineers and other technicians on upgrades and projects, with the goal of creating a world-class facility that can support the mission of connecting people across the globe and enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in Bastrop, Texas (Greater Austin, TX Area).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild rotating equipment (pumps including vacuum pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, gearboxes) and fixed equipment (heat exchangers, tanks, vessels, piping, valves, strainers), including shop and field disassembly, inspection, measurement, machining or fit-up, reassembly, and testing</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Own hands-on improvement projects: fabricate, install, align, and commission mechanical upgrades with facilities engineers, using hand and machine tools to adjust and fabricate parts</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM manuals for assembly, repair, and reassembly of rotating and fixed equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Execute and improve preventive maintenance; write or update work instructions so critical systems do not take unplanned outages</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Repair and support critical infrastructure such as compressed air systems, chillers, cooling towers, hydronic loops, vacuum systems, dust collectors and general rotating/fixed equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Assemble, install, repair, and maintain piping, tubing, fittings, valves, and instrumentation on fluid systems across the site</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Communicate equipment status, outage impact, and repair plans to engineers, supervisors, and internal customers</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">High school diploma or equivalent certificate</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of professional experience on industrial rotating or fixed mechanical equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">6+ years of professional experience on industrial rotating and fixed mechanical equipment</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Millwright, industrial mechanic, or central-plant background in a manufacturing or heavy-industrial setting</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Broad working knowledge of pumps, compressors, piping, tubing, fittings, valves, cryogenic fluids, vacuum systems and compressed gas systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Journeyman or master as a pipefitter, millwright, or plumber, or actively progressing toward a journeyman’s license in one of those trades</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems to the component level; basic electrical troubleshooting a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Expert ability to read P&IDs and mechanical drawings (GD&T a plus)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with rotating equipment shaft alignment, balancing, bearing replacements, seal swaps, precision measurement, and complete overhauls</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong demonstrated piping skills: cutting, fitting, brazing, soldering, welding (stick/TIG), threading, insulation, and tube bending</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with commercial and/or industrial building codes</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience leading or executing reliability improvement and construction projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>

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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Must be able to work one of the following shifts:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">C Shift – 5:00pm-5:00am, Sunday-Wednesday</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">D Shift – 5:00pm-5:00am, Wednesday-Saturday</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments: heat, cold, wind, rain</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Capable of operating a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, work truck, and overhead crane</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Able to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

<li><span data-contrast="auto">Must have a valid US driver’s license</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>

</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>ITAR REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p>

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<li>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 <a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>.  </li>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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 <a href="mailto:EEOCompliance@spacex.com">EEOCompliance@spacex.com</a><em>. </em></p></div>