Diamond Turning Machinist (Starlink)

About the role

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

• Follow defined work instructions, process controls, and maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain 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
• Use metrology including CMM’s, optical microscopes, and Zygo interferometers
• Change tools and tooling following defined processes
• Handle data entry, work tracking, and effective communication

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6+ months experience operating CNC machines
• 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 minimum
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and 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
• 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

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

Pay

• Diamond Turning Machinist /Level 1: $27.00 - $33.00/hour
• Diamond Turning Machinist /Level 2: $31.00 - $39.00/hour
• Diamond Turning Machinist /Level 3: $36.00 - $45.00/hour

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

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with stock discounts
• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time (for employees in Washington State, in compliance with state and federal law)
• Company shuttles for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office (Monday to Friday)
• Various other discounts and perks

Schedule

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.