Soft Goods Technician, Cutting (Starfall)

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. SOFT GOODS TECHNICIAN, CUTTING (STARFALL) SpaceX is seeking exceptional employees to enable the success of its Starfall, Dragon, and Starship programs at the Bloomfield, Connecticut site. The Soft Goods Technician - Cutting will operate automated cutting equipment to mark and cut textiles for parachutes and other soft goods. This role is dedicated to the Eastman laser table and Carlson automated cutting table and will pull and kit material for their own work. This role will have a close feedback loop with the larger team in our pursuit of making access to and from space as safe and reliable as possible. Responsibilities Operate automated cutting tables to mark and cut soft goods to work-order and drawing requirementsSet up jobs including material load, alignment, nesting, and table settingsTroubleshoot minor setup issues to maintain workmanship and repeatabilityPull required material from inventory and kit parts for your own cutting work; kit cut parts to the shop floor as neededVerify marks and cuts against templates, drawings, and work instructions; identify non-conformances and stop work when results are out of specificationPerform routine table care (cleaning, alignment checks, knife or laser readiness) and report equipment issues that affect cut qualityPerform hand or hot-knife cuts as requiredNavigate work orders, clock in and out of operations, and work to the current drawing revisionKeep the cutting area and adjacent shop space organized (5S)Follow FOD, PPE, and material handling best-practicesMove material and cut kits through the shop and assist with incoming staging or production workflowPerform light site and equipment upkeep (clean tables, change filters, replace accessible ducting, report facility or machine issues)Support other production tasks as directed and trained Basic Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency certificate1+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production setting Preferred Skills And Experience Experience operating an automated cutting table, laser cutter, or CNC machinery (Eastman, Carlson, or similar)Experience marking and cutting textiles or other soft goodsExperience in production facility inventory managementAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and specificationsExperience performing machine maintenanceExperience in aerospace, textiles, or industrial sewingExperience with 5S, FOD control, common practices in manufacturing environmentExperience operating a pallet jack or forkliftFamiliarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Strong communication skills (written and oral)Proficiency in other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese) Additional Requirements Must be able to work long hours (10+) and weekends/holidays as necessaryMust be willing to work all shifts and overtime as neededMust be able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimumAble to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassistedMust be able to travel to remote sites if requiredAbility to pass Space Force and Air Force background checks to support travel to Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg 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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.