Diamond Turning Machinist (Starlink) - Level 4/5

SpaceX • Redmond, WA

22h • $41 - $59

About The Position

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. DIAMOND TURNING MACHINIST (STARLINK) - LEVEL 4/5 As a Diamond Turning Machinist on the Diamond Turning team, you will be responsible for the manufacturing and development of sub-micron level tolerance diamond turned parts at production volumes. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world class equipment, learn/expand a diamond turning skillset, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to make the parts that other companies cannot, and to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience operating diamond turning lathes
• Experience using GD&T producing precision optics

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years operating diamond turning lathes
• Experience developing and producing new diamond turned products
• Experience using Nanocam or similar software
• Ability to independently troubleshoot off-nominal issues related to diamond turning and precision optics manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to develop new diamond-turned products and processes
• Continuously improve production process to maximize throughput, improve yield, and improve process up time
• Responsible for maintaining maximum machine up time by troubleshooting off nominal issues such as resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices
• Responsible for following defined work instructions, process controls and maintaining a safe work environment
• Responsible for using metrology including CMM’s, optical microscopes and Zygo interferometers
• Responsible for changing tools and tooling, following defined processes
• Responsible for data entry, work tracking and effective communication

Benefits

• 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.
• Non-exempt Washington employees are eligible for sick leave in accordance with Washington's Sick Leave policies.
• Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED