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Critical Lift & Transport Technician (Falcon 9)

SpaceX

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$41.75 - $52.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


SpaceX rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 71 rated aerospace companies


Job description

CRITICAL LIFT & TRANSPORT TECHNICIAN (FALCON 9)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate different types of cranes/crawler cranes (Tadano ATF 100G-4, ATF 130G-5, MLC300, LR11000, LR1300, LTR1100)
  • Precisely place one off, non-replaceable loads in a certain areas with crane and dual crane lifts
  • Support inspection and maintenance of hydraulic and crawler cranes
  • Tilt, dip and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under and/or around obstacles using multi-point rigging techniques
  • Perform different rigging challenges
  • Assist with rigging and driving forklifts on top of crane-cab duties

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certification (LBC-TLL)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 5+ years of experience operating crawler cranes and hydraulic cranes
  • 5+ years of experience in rigging
  • Experience working with delicate lifting operations (ex. wind farms, power plants, oil refinery industry)
  • Experience with tear-down and build of crawler cranes
  • NCCER/NCCCO (National Center for Construction Education and Research) rigging certification
  • Experience with a variety rigging equipment - shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists
  • Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment
  • Strong working knowledge of lifting signals, and communications
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work the following shift, overtime, and weekends as needed:
  • Day Shift:
    • 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
  • Must be willing to support frequent work travel between the Port of Long Beach and Vandenberg Space Force Base
  • Valid driver's license (class "B" or better)
  • Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
  • Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • On-the-job (OJT) training will be required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $33.00 - $41.75
Level 2: $37.50 - $47.25
Level 3: $41.75 - $52.75

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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.


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Company size

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Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US