Sheet Metal Technician (Starship)
- Location
- Starbase, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- ITAR eligibility
- laser cutter operation
- press brake operation
- blueprint reading
- precision measurement (calipers, micrometers)
Also useful
- water jet operation
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain equipment such as laser cutters, press brakes, water jets, and roller machinery
- Assemble basic flight hardware which includes torqueing fasteners
- Read basic blueprints to ensure parts are made to engineering specifications to meet customer needs
- Use basic inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and radius gauges to verify the conformance of hardware
- Fabricate complex, tight tolerance parts, using various sheet metal materials that include several types of steel aluminum, Pyron, and zouk
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience working with machinery in a shop environment
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of machine operating experience
- Experience operating all equipment in a high-volume sheet metal fabrication shop
- High mechanical aptitude
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours minimum
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
- Comfortable with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, and using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
- Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
- Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
- Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
- Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
- Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
- Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
- Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
- Kneel/Crouch: Up to 3 hours per day
- Upper body twist: Up to 3 hours per day
- Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees 30 minutes or less per day
- Candidate must be capable of safely using an air purifying respirator, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.
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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