Production Machinist (Starlink) - 1st Shift
- Pay
- $23 – $40 per hour
- Location
- Woodinville, WA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- CNC multi-axis machining
- micron tolerance machining
- blueprint reading
Also useful
- diamond turning
- pallet systems
- aluminum and copper machining
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Paid parental leave
About the role
As a CNC Machinist on the Ultra Precision Machining team, you will be responsible for manufacturing, developing, and continuously improving key technologies consisting of micron level tolerance machined parts at production volumes. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world-class equipment, learn diamond turning, 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
- Responsible for setting up and operating multi-axis CNC machines, machining micron level tolerance parts at production volumes
- Responsible for maintaining maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off nominal issues such as resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices
- Responsible for troubleshooting
- Responsible for completing machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions
- Responsible for working with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 6+ months working in a production environment
- 6+ months experience handling or working with machined hardware
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 2+ years of machining experience
- Experience using pallet systems and cells
- Experience with micron level tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
- Experience working with aluminum and copper
Additional Requirements
- Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 1st shift (6:00 AM to 4:30 PM)
- Must be available for 10 hour shifts
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to 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
Pay Range
- Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00
- Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50
- Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00
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
- 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.
About SpaceX
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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