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Machinist

SpaceX· Vandenberg Fabrication Engineering
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Vandenberg, CA$23/hr - $29.75/hrPosted 2mo ago

About the role

Machinist position at SpaceX in Vandenberg, CA focused on high-precision machining, process improvement, and collaboration with engineers and designers within a safety-focused production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Program and machine high precision, quick turn projects as well as reoccurring production jobs with the same attention to detail
  • Machine raw stock, weldments, and modify existing components
  • Complete machining operations from blueprints, drawings, verbal instructions, and models
  • Set up, operate, and prove-out programs on a variety of equipment including Proto Trak CNC mill (horizontal and vertical spindle), Proto Trak CNC lathe, manual mill/lathe and all other typical machine shop equipment
  • Look critically at all part processes to drive efficiency and improve quality by interfacing with engineers and designers
  • Give feedback to engineers and designers, including early process reviews and receive feedback from customers to improve quality at the machine
  • Enforce SpaceX processes, procedures and safety culture while working at company facilities

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of professional experience running CNC mills or lathes
  • 3+ years of professional experience reading G-code and programming toolpaths for CNC machines
  • Basic knowledge of cutting tools, as well as speeds and feeds for each, regardless of material type
  • Ability to read engineering prints, proficient interpretation of GD&T feature interpretation
  • Basic knowledge and experience developing work holding and fixturing solutions required to complete quality, repeatable parts

Skills

Required:CNC programmingGD&T interpretationReading blueprints/drawingsWork holding/fixturing
Nice to have:Multi-axis/multi-tasking programmingProto Trak CNC proficiencyPrecision measurement toolsMachine tool controls familiarityRenishaw probesCAD/CAM softwareCollaboration/communicationShop organization/lean manufacturing
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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