SpaceX
Redmond, WA, USA
Diamond Turning Machinist (Starlink)
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As a diamond turning machinist, 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for following defined work instructions, process controls, and maintaining a safe work environment
- Responsible for maintaining maximum machine/work center up time by identifying and reporting off nominal issues such as alarms, out of tolerance conditions, and actively maintaining best practices
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 6+ months experience operating CNC machines
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience running diamond turning lathes
- Experience with sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
- CNC Lathe setup experience
- Understanding of optics manufacturing and associated metrology
- Ability to provide feedback and suggest process improvements to production and engineering
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available for 10 hour shifts. Estimated shift times: 1st shift (6:00AM-4:30PM), 2nd shift (4:00PM to 2:30AM)
- Ability to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
- Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting