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The SpaceX Factory Automation and Hardware Component Test team is seeking exceptional technical ... Maintain safe, clean, stocked, and orderly work area BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * High school diploma or ...

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Line Cook

Louisville, KY · On-site

$14.75/hr

Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks to uphold cleanliness standards. * Follow all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment. About Us: The Old Spaghetti Factory ...

Clean, air-conditioned, state-of-the-art service bays What You'll Do: * Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on advanced Volvo petrol, hybrid, and electric vehicles. * Utilize factory ...

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Representing the "face of Factory Motor Parts" to customers. * Keeping the vehicle clean and in good working order * Ability to write up customers returns accurately. * Demonstrate the ability to be ...

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How much do factory cleaning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for factory cleaning in Kentucky is $14.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.37 and $15.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is factory cleaning?

Factory cleaning jobs involve maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in industrial or manufacturing settings. Workers in these roles are responsible for cleaning machinery, floors, workstations, and sometimes hazardous areas to ensure safety and compliance with health regulations. The job may include using specialized equipment, handling chemicals, and following strict safety protocols. Factory cleaners play a crucial role in preventing contamination and maintaining a productive work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a factory cleaner?

To thrive as a Factory Cleaner, you need a strong attention to detail, knowledge of cleaning protocols, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment, chemical handling procedures, and safety certifications like OSHA are typically required. Reliability, time management, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are valuable soft skills. These qualifications ensure a safe, hygienic work environment, helping maintain production efficiency and compliance with health standards.

What are some common challenges faced by factory cleaning staff and how can they be managed effectively?

Factory cleaning staff often encounter challenges such as working around heavy machinery, managing hazardous materials, and maintaining strict safety standards. Effective communication with production teams is key to ensuring cleaning schedules do not disrupt operations and that all safety protocols are followed. Regular training on equipment handling and the use of personal protective equipment helps minimize risks, while teamwork ensures larger areas are cleaned efficiently and thoroughly.

What is the difference between Factory Cleaning vs Factory Maintenance?

AspectFactory CleaningFactory Maintenance
Primary FocusCleaning and sanitation of factory facilitiesRepair, inspection, and upkeep of machinery and equipment
Required SkillsCleaning techniques, safety protocols, use of cleaning equipmentMechanical skills, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance
Work EnvironmentFactories, production floors, cleaning stationsFactories, machinery areas, equipment rooms
CertificationsBasic safety training, possibly OSHA certificationsMechanical or technical certifications, OSHA training

Factory Cleaning primarily involves maintaining cleanliness and sanitation within factory environments, focusing on cleaning tasks. Factory Maintenance, on the other hand, involves ensuring machinery and equipment are functioning properly through repairs and preventive care. While both roles are essential in factory operations, they require different skill sets and certifications, with Factory Cleaning emphasizing sanitation and safety, and Factory Maintenance focusing on mechanical skills and equipment upkeep.

Infographic showing various Factory Cleaning job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,463 per year, or $14.6 per hour.

Test Specialist, Factory Automation (Starlink)

On-site


SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Great coworkers

People enjoy working here

Good employer


$80 - $110/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Test Specialist, Factory Automation (Starlink)

Redmond, WA

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.

The SpaceX Factory Automation and Hardware Component Test team is seeking exceptional technical talent to simulate the rigors of long duration operation in the vacuum of near-Earth space, the rigors of rocket launch, and the toughest terrestrial environments! In this role you will help provide broadband access to underserved people across the world. And in the process you will literally leave your fingerprints on cutting-edge propulsion, radio, laser, and power hardware and the production machine that builds it.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design and build wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment
  • Support production, engineering, and qualification tests including equipment bring-up and configuration, dry runs, and in situ troubleshooting.
  • Manage first article builds, address shortages and errors, and feedback finding into documentation
  • Manage supply chain and vendors for outsourced equipment builds
  • Develop and manage maintenance plans for production equipment
  • Maintain safe, clean, stocked, and orderly work area
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems
  • 2+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 2+ years of experience working in a production or engineering function
  • Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, and test stations
  • Electromechanical design and debug, including PCBAs, wire harnesses, electronics enclosures, line automation, and server racks
  • Excellent attention to detail and an insistence on permanently correcting errors
  • Electromechanical build processes including iron & hot-air soldering; wire crimping and stripping; machine and hand drilling, shaping, cutting, and joining; 3D plastic printing
  • Electrical debug tools including multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer
  • Experience working in a variety of software environments, applications, and languages including Linux, Windows, Microsoft Office, git, SVN, JIRA, Altium, Mentor PCB, NX, Bash, and Python
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends as needed
  • Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
TEST SPECIALIST, FACTORY AUTOMATION (STARLINK)

The SpaceX Factory Automation and Hardware Component Test team is seeking exceptional technical talent to simulate the rigors of long duration operation in the vacuum of near-Earth space, the rigors of rocket launch, and the toughest terrestrial environments! In this role you will help provide broadband access to underserved people across the world. And in the process you will literally leave your fingerprints on cutting-edge propulsion, radio, laser, and power hardware and the production machine that builds it.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design and build wire harnesses, PCBAs, test racks, robotics, and environmental simulation equipment
  • Support production, engineering, and qualification tests including equipment bring-up and configuration, dry runs, and in situ troubleshooting.
  • Manage first article builds, address shortages and errors, and feedback finding into documentation
  • Manage supply chain and vendors for outsourced equipment builds
  • Develop and manage maintenance plans for production equipment
  • Maintain safe, clean, stocked, and orderly work area
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems
  • 2+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using portable measuring devices
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Associate degree
  • 2+ years of experience working in a production or engineering function
  • Hands-on experience fabricating harnesses, electro-mechanical assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, and test stations
  • Electromechanical design and debug, including PCBAs, wire harnesses, electronics enclosures, line automation, and server racks
  • Excellent attention to detail and an insistence on permanently correcting errors
  • Electromechanical build processes including iron & hot-air soldering; wire crimping and stripping; machine and hand drilling, shaping, cutting, and joining; 3D plastic printing
  • Electrical debug tools including multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer
  • Experience working in a variety of software environments, applications, and languages including Linux, Windows, Microsoft Office, git, SVN, JIRA, Altium, Mentor PCB, NX, Bash, and Python
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends as needed
  • Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $34.00 - $40.00
Level 2: $38.00 - $45.00
Level 3: $42.00 - $51.00

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 in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

  • 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 Affidavit 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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