
Facilities Maintenance Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift
SpaceX · Bastrop, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Bastrop, TX. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 145 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 54%
- PLC 33%
- Root cause 27%
- Welding 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: SpaceX in Bastrop
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- Sr. Supplier Development Engineer (Starlink) · Quality · Senior
- Lead Production Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) · Production · Technician
- PECVD Process Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink) · Process
- Process Specialist, Vendor Management (Starlink) · Process · Specialist
Full description from SpaceXAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure and utility systems to keep the solar cell production environment stable and reliable
- ◆Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment, chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, piping, and associated mechanical systems
- ◆Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation and charging of refrigerants, water piping, and insulation repairs
- ◆Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, and mechanical systems according to specifications and codes
- ◆Conduct hands-on disassembly, inspection, troubleshooting, reassembly, and testing of mechanical equipment
- ◆Perform failure assessments, safety inspections, and recommend improvements to the supervisor
- ◆Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools
- ◆Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, boom lifts, and overhead cranes as needed
- ◆Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets; collaborate with engineers and managers to maintain peak operating condition
- ◆Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, regulations, and safety standards
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- ✓2+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, rotating machinery, and/or mechanical systems
- ✓Technical certification, journeyman, or master license in HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing
- ✓Experience maintaining cleanroom or high-volume manufacturing utility systems
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
- ✓Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures
- ✓Familiarity with commercial building codes and ability to read schematics and blueprints
- ✓Experience with lock-out/tag-out, job hazard analysis, and chemical safety protocols
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and executing digital work instructions
- ✓Demonstrated punctuality, ability to work in a high-stress environment, and flexibility to adjust priorities
Requirements
- ✓Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
- ✓Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces
- ✓Must be available for one of the following AWS shifts (start and end times are approximate):
- ✓A Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Sunday-Wednesday
- ✓B Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday
ITAR
Requirements
- ✓To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
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and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
Facilities maintenance technician, solar cells (starlink) - day shift
At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These orbital AI platforms require massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power to support intensive computing workloads in space. To make this possible, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure and utility systems that keep the solar cell production environment stable.
