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Apprentice Fabrication Technician - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Texas - Fabrication
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McGregor, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Apprentice Fabrication Technician on 2nd shift at SpaceX's Rocket Development Facility in McGregor, TX. Focused on building, maintaining, and testing ground support equipment and infrastructure for Falcon and Starship programs, collaborating with engineers, and adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide ground support equipment (GSE) technician support, including building, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and plumbing related to LOX, fuel pad, and other site facility aspects
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
  • Operate and maintain hardware, high-pressure systems, pumps, and other ancillary equipment, including pneumatic components
  • Fabricate and repair GSE hardware and equipment
  • Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document GSE activities
  • Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards
  • Build and maintain structural and engine test equipment
  • Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
  • Follow all necessary regulations and SpaceX procedures, including quality and safety policies
  • Develop novel ways to streamline processes and increase reliability of testing operations
  • Perform related duties in support of engine testing and structural test stand programs

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or certification from a 2-year technical school
  • Experience with hand tools and blueprint reading (experience gained through a 2-year college or technical program counts)

Skills

Required:Hand tools and blueprint readingKnowledge of clean for oxygen service standards
Nice to have:Mechanical aptitude with machinery and tooling
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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