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Additive Technician (Raptor) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Raptor Additive - Production
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $27/hrfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Technician role supporting printer setup and post-print processing of metal powder bed fusion products for the Raptor Engine, with emphasis on safety, quality, and process improvement on 2nd shift in Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, operate and turn over various additive manufacturing printers according to procedures, specifications, and instructions
  • Fully support all post printing operations including powder removal, support removal, borescope and other inspections
  • Always ensure procedures are followed to ensure safety and to deliver defect free hardware
  • Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained work space
  • Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications and/or engineering requirements
  • Develop and implement efficiency improvement projects
  • Maintain consumable supply inventory, and complete cycle counts
  • Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
  • Assist engineers with development build ups or tear downs
  • Operate post processing equipment such as drills, handheld grinders and CNC machines as required
  • Able to flex support other areas of the Additive or Raptor organization to assist areas in need
  • Ability to adapt with process change and updates to work instructions.

Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience with hardware assembly, maintenance, and/or operating and maintaining complex machinery

Skills

Required:Electrical/mechanical assembly and maintenance
Nice to have:Reading technical drawings and controlled documentsCommunication and teamworkProcess improvement

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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