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EDM Machinist (Starlink)

SpaceX· Materials Engineering - Starlink Operations - BA
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Bastrop, TXFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

EDM Machinist role supporting Starlink production, focusing on sinker EDM and related electrode work, for high-scale manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Create conversational programs, setup and/or operate sinker/wire EDM machines
  • Program/operate graphite CNC machining
  • Optimize electrode design with the design team
  • Machine electrodes to required tolerances while meeting expected completion dates
  • Develop, track, and optimize machining parameters for different materials
  • Develop and make any required fixturing to support the EDM area
  • Perform preventative maintenance of EDM machines as required
  • Perform other various machining functions while machines are running to support the operations of the shop
  • Measurement and inspection of tight tolerance parts using various gauges, indicators, and micrometers

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years CNC EDM set-up, operating, and basic programming experience

Skills

Required:CNC EDM setup
Nice to have:Programming experience for electrodesBlueprints and GD&TEDM hole drilling/hole popper setupGF+ wire machinesCopper and graphite cutting parametersSystem 3R work holding and roboticsCollaboration with engineers
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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