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SOFT GOODS TECHNICIAN
The Bloomfield soft goods team produces a variety of specialized fabric products (parachutes, rip-stitch modulators, protective closeouts, insulative covers etc.) for all SpaceX programs such as, Falcon, Dragon, Starship and Starlink. As a technician on the soft goods team, you will have the opportunity to develop a diverse skillset, from sewing and hardware installation to operating automated machinery.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering and sorting materials and tools
- Handle a range of fabrics and materials with various properties, including nylon, Kevlar, zylon, spectra, Teflon etc.
- Cut and mark materials from templates and patterns, either by hand or by operating an automated cutting table, to specified tolerances
- Follow written work instructions on computers, perform basic shop math and measurements, and read engineering drawings to accurately assemble products
- Navigate through SpaceX’s online work order system, accurately clocking in and out of operations
- Locate and punch holes through heavy materials
- Install hardware such as pins, rivets, grommets, snaps, zippers, and fasteners
- Stitch components and materials by sewing machine or by hand sewing
- Sew using light, medium, and heavy duty sewing machines
- Adjust machine performance on material by observing machine operation, detecting malfunctions, and adjusting settings
- Maintain quality by inspecting raw material for flaws and finished product for nonconformance
- Document actions by completing production and quality logs
- Work with engineering and supervision to resolve assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications and implementing process improvements
- Ensure your workspace is maintained to be clean and organized every day
- Will adhere to safety and personal protection practices
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of professional sewing experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience as a seamster/seamstress/machinist in an industrial environment
- Experience creating and cutting different materials and fabrics
- Experience operating an automated cutting machine
- Experience in the automotive, aerospace or marine upholstery trades
- Experience with multi-needle machines (two needle, four needle)
- Experience with automatic machines (bar tacking, pattern tacking)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
- Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
- Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Soft Goods Technician/Level 1: $20.00 - $24.50/hour
Soft Goods Technician/Level 2: $23.00 - $29.00/hour
Soft Goods Technician/Level 3: $27.00 - $35.00/hour
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, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
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SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
