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Fabrication Technician (Fluid Systems) - Multiple Shifts

Cape Canaveral, FLFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

Fluid Systems
GSE
LOX
fuel
high-pressure systems
pneumatic components
SpaceX procedures
OSHA
EPA
NIOSH

Nice to have

aerospace industry
military
high-reliability operating environment
ground support equipment
mechanical aptitude
machines

Role summary

SpaceX is seeking a Fabrication Technician specializing in Fluid Systems to provide ground support equipment (GSE) support. This role involves building, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment such as pumps, tanks, and valves for liquid oxygen (LOX) and fuel pads. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining high-pressure systems, fabricating and repairing GSE, and collaborating with design engineers. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of professional hands-on experience with pressurized, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems and possesses strong mechanical aptitude. Experience in the aerospace industry and knowledge of hazardous systems are preferred. This position requires working multiple shifts, including nights and weekends, and may involve travel.

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.

FABRICATION TECHNICIAN (FLUID SYSTEMS) - MULTIPLE SHIFTSRESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of professional hands-on experience with pressurized, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Ability to work the following shift:

Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 6:30 pm

Monday – Friday 6:00 pm – 6:30 am

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

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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