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Fiber Furnace Technician (Starship) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX· Thermal Hardware Production
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Cape Canaveral, FLfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Technician responsible for the continuous monitoring and operation of a large glass melting furnace used in producing glass fibers, ensuring safe, efficient operation and high-quality silica fibers.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and control furnace parameters, including temperature, pressure, and feed rates, to maintain optimal melting conditions
  • Oversee melter operations and spin-forming process, document process parameters, status of work, and conditions of parts in the process
  • Conduct regular inspections and tests to ensure glass fiber quality meets standards
  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the furnace and related equipment
  • Adhere to safety protocols and report hazards or incidents
  • Maintain accurate operation records (temperatures, pressures, maintenance, anomalies)
  • Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and maintain production
  • Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement
  • Support process reviews with design engineers to ensure correct actions for production of quality material
  • Take operational ownership of the equipment and processes for designated furnace in the glass plant

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience in furnace operation, glass melting or high-temperature processes

Skills

Required:Furnace operation
Nice to have:Monitoring and control systems
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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