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Raptor Manufacturing Specialist (Maintenance)

SpaceX· Raptor Maintenance
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Hawthorne, CA$33/hr - $39/hrFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Raptor Manufacturing Specialist (Maintenance) at SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA. Support preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on production equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment, working with experienced specialists to keep systems running efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Assume full ownership of asset recovery processes, from initial fault diagnosis and repair execution through functional validation and return-to-production release.
  • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) regimens and perform corrective repairs on manufacturing and test equipment to ensure operational reliability and uptime.
  • Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems using root-cause analysis techniques to minimize unplanned downtime.
  • Collaborate with asset owners to develop and maintain detailed work instructions for equipment preventative maintenance, ensuring zero unplanned service interruptions for employees and customers.
  • Maintain, calibrate, and inspect critical production assets including welding systems, high-pressure pumps, thermal ovens, vacuum chambers, and other specialized manufacturing machinery.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail with a high sense of urgency and a proactive approach to continuous learning of advanced maintenance practices and new equipment technologies.
  • Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings to support fault isolation, diagnostics, and repair activities.
  • Safely operate power tools, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and heavy equipment/lifting devices in accordance with established procedures.
  • Coordinate and manage on-site vendor support, including scope definition, quote evaluation, purchase order submission, and oversight of external service activities.
  • Strictly adhere to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hazardous energy control procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.
  • Utilize internal systems and platforms for work order tracking, maintenance documentation, parts inventory management, and equipment history logging.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, production, or technical environment
  • Experience with maintenance on industrial equipment, such as welding tools, ovens, vacuum systems, or environmental testing chambers.
  • Familiarity with reading blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings.

Skills

Required:Preventive maintenanceTroubleshootingReading blueprints/schematics
Nice to have:Root cause analysis

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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