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Facilities Maintenance Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time

About the role

SpaceX is building next-generation space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit, requiring massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power. We are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world and seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure and utility systems that keep the solar cell production environment stable.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure and utility systems to keep the solar cell production environment stable and reliable
  • Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment, chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, piping, and associated mechanical systems
  • Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation and charging of refrigerants, water piping, and insulation repairs
  • Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, and mechanical systems according to specifications and codes
  • Conduct hands-on disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of mechanical equipment
  • Perform failure assessments, safety inspections, and recommend improvements to the supervisor
  • Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools
  • Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, boom lifts, and overhead cranes as needed
  • Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets; collaborate with engineers and managers to maintain peak operating condition
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, regulations, and safety standards

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, rotating machinery, and/or mechanical systems
  • Technical certification, journeyman, or master license in HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing
  • Experience maintaining cleanroom or high-volume manufacturing utility systems
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
  • Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures
  • Familiarity with commercial building codes and ability to read schematics and blueprints
  • Experience with lock-out/tag-out, job hazard analysis, and chemical safety protocols
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and executing digital work instructions
  • Demonstrated punctuality, ability to work in a high-stress environment, and flexibility to adjust priorities

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
  • Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces
  • Must be available for one of the following AWS shifts (start and end times are approximate):
    • A Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Sunday-Wednesday
    • B Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday

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.

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