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Plumbing Technician - 2nd Shift (Facilities)

SpaceX· Facilities - Hawthorne
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $32.5/hrfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Plumbing Technician responsible for designing, building, activating and maintaining SpaceX facilities infrastructure, with autonomy to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment. Based in Hawthorne, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition, and to develop/update detailed work instructions for proper equipment preventative maintenance dedicated to ensuring zero unplanned interruption in services to employees and customers.
  • Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including air handlers, chilled water, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, etc.
  • Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation & charging of various refrigerants, water piping, insulation modifications and repairs.
  • Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
  • Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of pumps and other mechanical equipment.
  • Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required.
  • Perform failure assessments and day-to-day safety inspections - making recommendations to the supervisor as required.
  • Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools for mechanical repairs/upgrades.
  • Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for all critical facilities as required for internal and external customers.
  • Operate a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, work truck, and overhead crane.
  • Written and verbal communication skills, use of MS Outlook and Teams.
  • Open, track and resolve electronic work tickets on SpaceX systems.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
  • Follow and ensure site compliance with all applicable SpaceX, local, state, and federal building codes, regulations, and laws.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
  • 3+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems.

Skills

Required:HVACPlumbing
Nice to have:Electrical safetyTroubleshooting

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • potential discretionary bonuses
  • ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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