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$34 - $44.75/hr

The SpaceX Factory Automation and Hardware Component Test team is seeking exceptional technical ... plastic printing * Electrical debug tools including multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer ...

Operator

Mora, MN · On-site

$15.50 - $17.50/hr

Commercial Plastics will continuously strive to improve its products and processes to meet or ... Factory environment Exposure to high temperatures, noise 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM- 7:00 AM: Sunday ...

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Ability to operate an Automatic sheet fed Sakurai screen press that applies UV inks on Plastic ... Maintenance experience for helping repair items in the factory is a Plus. * Able to perform other ...

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Plastic Machine Operator

Racine, WI · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Background and Experience - Experience in a similar role or experience working in a factory environment or experience working as a craftsman. A previous work experience in the plastics industry would ...

... factory acceptance testing (FAT), enterprise system installs and CI projects. * Perform other duties as assigned. Do you have what it takes? Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is ...

Material Handler- Production

Rittman, OH · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

J &O Plastics, a leading manufacturer of quality custom injection molding is a dynamic growing ... or factory setting as a Material Handler. The pay range for this role is: 18 - 23 USD per hour (J ...

... URS) creation, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) activities ... Act as subject matter expert for plastics engineering activities to support new product ...

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Employees in a plastics factory are responsible for operating and monitoring machinery such as injection molding or extrusion equipment, performing routine maintenance checks, and ensuring products meet quality standards. Daily tasks often include loading raw materials, inspecting finished goods, documenting production data, and following strict safety protocols. Team members frequently collaborate with quality control inspectors, maintenance technicians, and shift supervisors to maintain smooth operations. Working in a plastics factory environment requires attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to follow precise instructions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

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Test Specialist, Factory Automation (Starlink)

On-site

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

$34 - $44.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Support production, engineering, and qualification tests including equipment bring-up, configuration, dry runs, and troubleshooting.

  • Manage first article builds, address shortages and errors, and incorporate findings into documentation.

  • Develop and manage maintenance plans for production equipment.


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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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As set forth in SpaceX’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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