Critical Lift Technician (Starship)

1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Operations
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Move Booster/Ship and associated ground support equipment across multiple launch sites.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on mobile cranes, cranes, and SPMTs.
  • Operate heavy machinery to lift and move flight hardware and associated ground support equipment before and after shipping.
  • Evaluate in-transit risks and provide on-site solutions, including routing, repairs, escorts, and drivers.
  • Make recommendations to logistics management to improve the health, timing, and safety of movements.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues found on the vehicle press system.
  • Maintain and install fluid system components from schematics or drawings, including valves, pressure regulators, and gauges.
  • Set up, inspect, operate, and maintain hydraulic self-propelled modular transporters, hydraulic booms, and crawler cranes.
  • Perform tear down and assembly of crane and SPMT configurations.
  • Work with technicians and engineers to maintain systems and mechanical equipment at a high quality standard.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 1+ years of experience on a critical lift team or logistics/transport team.
  • 2+ years of experience with SPMT operators and/or hydraulic lift trailers (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience with mobile hydraulic and/or crawler cranes for delicate lifting operations and 2+ years of rigging experience (preferred).
  • NCCCO/NCCER certifications in crane, rigging, ironworking, and heavy equipment operations (preferred).
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering work instructions/drawings and follow transport or lift plans (preferred).
  • Associate degree in aerospace technology or an equivalent area of study (preferred).
  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting complex fluid and mechanical systems (preferred).
  • Familiarity with calibrated measurement devices such as load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers (preferred).
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, with day and night shift flexibility.
  • Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
  • Ability to travel 25-50% of the time.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and while using an air-purifying respirator.
  • Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, push/pull, and overhead reaching requirements.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorizations under ITAR.

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