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Kiln Technician, Thermal Hardware (Starship)

SpaceX· Thermal Hardware Production
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Cape Canaveral, FLfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Kiln Technician in a fast-paced Starship production environment responsible for day-to-day operation, monitoring, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of kilns and related equipment to produce heat shield tiles.

Responsibilities

  • Operate kilns and supporting equipment (conveyors, transport system, loaders, atmosphere controls, burners, etc) daily following standard work instructions and safety protocols
  • Perform routine monitoring of kiln parameters including temperature zones, atmosphere, pressure, and cycle times; log data accurately and report deviations immediately
  • Conduct daily walk-downs, visual inspections, and basic cleaning/lubrication of kiln components such as heating elements, seals, belts, rollers, and sensors
  • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM), calibration checks, minor part replacements, and tool/fixture preparation
  • Actively work on transportation systems, motors, alignment, and mechanical work required to keep the system healthy
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic operational issues (e.g., alarms, uneven heating, conveyor jams) using established procedures and escalate complex problems to the Specialist or Engineer
  • Champion proper use of maintenance tickets by documenting issues clearly and completing assigned corrective actions promptly
  • Assist with kiln changeovers, setup, and recovery from stops or crashes by following detailed recovery instructions
  • Support production quality investigations by providing detailed observations from daily operations and assisting with containment or rework as directed
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area; ensure tools, PPE, and spare parts are properly stored and available for immediate use
  • Participate in team huddles, report daily equipment status, and contribute basic improvement ideas based on hands-on experience
  • Follow all safety protocols including lock-out/tag-out, hot work permits, and proper material handling for high-temperature environments

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or operations

Skills

Required:Kiln operationPreventive maintenanceTroubleshooting
Nice to have:Data logging
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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