Composites Lamination Technician
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we must include only sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: description (intro about SpaceX) maybe "About the role". Then Responsibilities list. Then Basic Qualifications (maybe Qualifications). Preferred Skills And Experience (Skills). Additional Requirements (maybe Requirements). Compensation And Benefits (Pay and Benefits). Also shift options (Schedule). Also ITAR Requirements (maybe not needed? It's a requirement but maybe part of Requirements). We need to preserve all substantive info, but remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Also remove application instructions (none). Remove duplicated lines.
We need to decide sections:
- About the role: could include the introductory paragraph about SpaceX mission and the role description: "The composites production team is looking for talented individuals to join them! As a composites lamination technician, you will be responsible for building rocket and spacecraft structures." That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: list bullet points.
- Requirements: maybe combine Basic Qualifications and Additional Requirements? But we have separate headings: Qualifications, Skills, Requirements. The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which to use. We have content for Qualifications (Basic Qualifications). Skills (Preferred Skills And Experience). Requirements (Additional Requirements maybe plus ITAR). Benefits (Benefits). Pay (Compensation And Benefits includes Pay Range). Schedule (Shift Options). Also maybe we need a separate Benefits section for benefits details.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual pay ranges and benefits details, so we can include Pay and Benefits sections.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID/requisition numbers.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
Let's extract content.
Intro: "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 of enabling human life on Mars." Then role intro: "The composites production team is looking for talented individuals to join them! As a composites lamination technician, you will be responsible for building rocket and spacecraft structures." That's about the role.
Responsibilities list:
- Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials into molds
- Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
- Perform vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
- Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches
- Prepare surfaces using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of assembly experience
Preferred Skills And Experience:
- Experience working with composite materials in either layup (lamination), bonding or assembly of composites (prepreg or wet layup)
- Experience operating a ply cutting machine
- Experience operating a laser projector to layout laminated assemblies
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read travelers and standard operating procedures
- Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment
Additional Requirements:
- Willing to work all required shift hours, overtime and weekends as needed.
- Shift Options: 1st shift (est start time 5 am) 2nd shift (est start time 3:30 pm)
- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces
Compensation And Benefits:
- Pay Range: Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50 Level 2: $24.50 - $29.00 Level 3: $28.50 - $35.00
- 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 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.
- Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR Requirements: (maybe include under Requirements). It says: 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.
We should preserve that as part of Requirements.
We need to remove EEO boilerplate etc.
Now structure:
About the role
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 of enabling human life on Mars. The composites production team is looking for talented individuals to join them! As a composites lamination technician, you will be responsible for building rocket and spacecraft structures.
Responsibilities
- Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials into molds
- Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
- Perform vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
- Make basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches
- Prepare surfaces using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of assembly experience
Skills
- Experience working with composite materials in either layup (lamination), bonding or assembly of composites (prepreg or wet layup)
- Experience operating a ply cutting machine
- Experience operating a laser projector to layout laminated assemblies
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, read travelers and standard operating procedures
- Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment
Requirements
- Willing to work all required shift hours, overtime and weekends as needed.
- Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
- Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
- Able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
- 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.
Schedule
Shift Options: 1st shift (est start time 5 am) 2nd shift (est start time 3:30 pm)
Pay
Pay Range: Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50; Level 2: $24.50 - $29.00; Level 3: $28.50 - $35.00. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Various other discounts and perks.
- Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
- Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
- Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
Pay
Pay Range: Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50; Level 2: $24.50 - $29.00; Level 3: $28.50 - $35.00. Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Benefits:Benefits
- Eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock 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.
- 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.