CNC Machinist (Falcon) - 2nd Shift

As a CNC Machinist at SpaceX, your responsibilities will include setting up and operating multi-axis CNC mills, ensuring the production of complex parts that adhere to strict tolerances. You'll also inspect parts using hand tools and communicate with shop leadership about any production challenges that may arise. Additionally, you'll be expected to provide feedback to enhance our processes and operations.

For the CNC Machinist role at SpaceX, a high school diploma or equivalent is necessary, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in CNC mill operation. Prospective candidates should be proficient in reading blueprints and GD&T. Familiarity with G-Code, hand inspection tools, and various machining materials is preferred. Flexibility to work the 2nd shift, including potential overtime or weekends, is also a requirement.

CNC Machinists at SpaceX will be working the 2nd shift, which runs from Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts, including overtime, as needed to meet production demands.

SpaceX provides a comprehensive benefits package to CNC Machinists, including competitive hourly wages, medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid parental leave. You will also accumulate paid vacation time and be eligible for multiple paid holidays each year, ensuring a balanced work-life integration.

Absolutely! Experience working with various materials, such as Inconel, stainless steel, copper, and titanium, is highly beneficial for CNC Machinists at SpaceX. Understanding how to handle these materials effectively ensures that you can meet the specific requirements of high-precision machining tasks that are crucial for our space exploration missions.

When answering this question, detail your specific experiences with multi-axis CNC mills, including the types of projects you’ve worked on and any specific machinery you’ve operated. Highlight any relevant programming skills and how you overcame challenges during those projects.

Explain your methodology for maintaining precision, such as using hand tools for inspection and double-checking dimensions against blueprints. Share any examples of stringent quality control processes you’ve employed in previous roles.

Your answer should outline a systematic approach to problem-solving, including how you assess the problem, communicate it to leadership, and implement any necessary adjustments or solutions to minimize downtime.

Provide specific examples of blueprints you’ve worked with, discussing how they guide your work in machining. Emphasize any training you’ve received related to GD&T and your ability to convey detailed specifications through blueprints in your previous roles.

Recall a particular instance where your insights led to significant enhancements in efficiency or quality. Focus on the results and the collaborative effort with the team to implement those changes.

Discuss your familiarity with G-Code, highlighting your ability to make adjustments to feed rates and speeds. If applicable, mention any programming languages you know and how they apply to CNC operations.

Describe your organizational strategies and any tools you use to manage multiple tasks effectively, especially how you keep safety and quality at the forefront while meeting production deadlines.

Talk about your direct experience with Inconel, detailing any specific machining techniques you used and how you adapted to the material’s characteristics. Highlight any challenges and how you successfully overcame them.

Share your personal motivations, emphasizing your passion for innovation and your desire to contribute to groundbreaking projects. Connect your background to SpaceX’s mission and how you see your role supporting that vision.

Articulate your enthusiasm for the role by referencing SpaceX's pioneering projects and the opportunity to work within a team committed to space exploration. Highlight how your skills and aspirations align with the company's mission.