Machine Maintenance Technician (CNC) - Level 4/5
SpaceX· Ground Reliability - Asset Maintenance
Hawthorne, CA$45k - $53kfull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
CNC Machine Maintenance Technician role supporting SpaceX production, R&D machining and fabrication. Maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots a wide range of CNC equipment (including 5-axis gantries, mill-turns, lathes, waterjets, etc.) and associated electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems in a high-demand environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
- Provide preventative and correct maintenance on various complex CNCs: 5-axis milling, mill turn applications, horizontal and vertical lathes
- Troubleshoot and repair control and electrical system failures involving PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, and field sensors
- Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including actuators, valves, pumps, and filters
- Troubleshoot and repair machine tool mechanical systems, including ball screws, linear rails, guideways, and gearboxes
- Drive forklifts and company vehicles
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 7+ years experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair or maintenance
- Experience with one or more CNC control systems: Siemens 840D, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenheimer, and Allen Bradley
Skills
Required:CNC control systemsHydraulic systemsPneumatic systemsElectrical systemsMechanical systems
Benefits
- long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
- discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 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
- various discounts and perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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