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Equipment Maintenance Technician (Starship)


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Location : Williamstown, Victoria


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP)RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating conditionProvide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex automation systemsTroubleshoot and repair control & electrical system failures involving - PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, field sensorsTroubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems - actuators, valves, pumps, filtersTroubleshoot and repair automated tool mechanical systems - ballscrews, linear rails, guideways, gearboxes, 3 phase motorsDrive forklifts and company vehiclesPerform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environmentBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalency certificate2+ years of maintenance technician experience2+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repairPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor''s degree in a technical discipline5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer5+ years experience repairing, troubleshooting, and/or commissioning overhead crane equipmentExperience installing, aligning and commissioning automated production cells in aerospace environmentExperience accessing and modifying Siemens control logic or similar PLC architecturesExperience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environmentExperience with CAD and/or mechanical designExperience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipmentAbility to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawingsAbility to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipmentAbility to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standardsDetail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgencyAnalytic thinker that gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issuesADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as neededCapable of being forklift and boom lift certifiedCapable of lifting up to 25 lbs unassisted and working at heightsWilling to travel up to 10%ITAR REQUIREMENTS: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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out toEEOCompliance@spacex.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr