Process technician Jobs in Torrance, CA

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PROCESS TECHNICIAN, STAMPING (STARLINK)

Working directly alongside the materials engineering group, this position will primarily support manufacturing and development of SpaceX’s Starlink product components with a strong group of mechanical and process engineers. The goal of the team is to develop new manufacturing methods and qualify processes to be introduced into production. As a stamping technician, you will be responsible for maintaining daily production uptime of semi-automated press, including all subsequent post-metal forming operations. This is a hands-on production job that includes meeting goals for production, quality, inventory of both parts and raw material, and personnel aspects.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Setup coil material, mount progressive dies, clamp, and run production on automatic presses
• Troubleshoot production equipment, make adjustments to the stamping press and peripheral equipment. This includes performing machine maintenance and preventative maintenance
• Perform quality checks as per inspection instructions and inform leadership of quality issues
• Stack or fill parts into packaging containers
• Install, commission and validate intelligent equipment to support injection molding applications
• Work with de-coiler / straightener controls
• Remove and clear scrap from press and work areas
• Participate in process development of the injection molding process through parameter optimization, DOE experiments, and trials that will lead to a robust process
• Oversee operator instructions, critical parameters, checklists and training materials for all molding operations, update special equipment service manuals including BOMs, drawings, wiring schematics, recommended needed processes, technical expertise, and tooling for optimization of production runs
• Work closely with product design engineering teams to define requirements
• Diagnose equipment failures, collect data to identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to work one of the follow shifts : 1st shift 5 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM Monday to Friday

3rd shift 5 : 00 PM - 5 : 00 AM Monday to Friday

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

Pay range :

Process Technician / Level 1 : $23.00 - $27.00 / hour

Process Technician / Level 2 : $26.00 - $32.50 / hour

Process Technician / Level 3 : $31.00 - $38.00 / 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 :

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.

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