Industrial Maintenance Technician (Starlink) - 2nd Shift
SpaceX · Redmond, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at SpaceX (aerospace & defense) in Redmond, WA. You will use all the tools at your disposal to ensure reliability of the industrial equipment and any associated support equipment.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, Machining, Welding, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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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 33 other live reliability postings in Washington.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- ✓ PLC 47%
- ✓ Welding 29%
- ✓ EHS / safety 24%
- Root cause 21%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: SpaceX in Redmond
51 other open roles at this site · 4 people we found in reliability roles at SpaceX.
- Lead Operations Engineer · Production · Manager
- Automation & Controls Engineer (Starlink Optical Products) · Controls
- Microelectronics Process Engineer (Optical Products) · Process
- Process Specialist, Vendor Management (Starlink) · Process · Specialist
- Manufacturing Engineer, Components Test · Manufacturing
- Sr. Business Operations Manager (Starlink Growth) · Production · Manager
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Responsibilities
- ◆Read and interpret engineering blueprints and work instructions
- ◆Install new production support equipment, ground support equipment, and/or launch support equipment
- ◆Maintain and install all electrical, mechanic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- ◆Inspect and assess functionality of critical facility systems (cranes, elevators, compressed air, and overhead doors )
- ◆Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical breakdowns of overhead cranes, overhead doors , and air compressors
- ◆Adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools
- ◆Fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades
- ◆Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks
- ◆Source replacement parts and liaison with vendors
- ◆Communicate and schedule production impacts with the production team
- ◆Prepare and submit maintenance reports
- ◆Repair broken or leaking plumbing to avoid damage and restore full use of affected system (compressed air, water, or hydraulic)
- ◆Identify and troubleshoot damaged electrical wiring
- ◆Assist HVAC team in maintaining the building HVAC equipment in order to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly when surges of workload occur
- ◆Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- ✓3+ years of professional experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, or control systems
Preferred skills and experience
- ✓In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance
- ✓4+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical controls systems (Building automation, machinery, production automation)
- ✓2+ years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLC’s, VFD’s and similar components
- ✓2+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining compressed air systems and equipment (non-reciprocating Air compressors)
- ✓Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations
- ✓Basic computer and report-writing skills
- ✓Ability to record, report, and articulate condition of equipment and recommended repairs or corrective actions
- ✓Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment with the use of cranes, forklifts, and/or similar equipment
- ✓Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), machining, and welding
- ✓Experience in the following fields: (AC) alternating current and (DC) direct current electrical, and aerospace
- ✓Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, refrigeration gases, and recovery
- ✓Operational knowledge multi-meter and operation of various hand tools and power tools
Requirements
- ✓Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times:
- ✓Monday - Friday; 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- ✓Tuesday - Saturday; 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- ✓Sunday - Thursday; 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- ✓Ability to become forklift certified
- ✓Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 40 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights
- ✓Ability to support flight hardware road transport as needed
- ✓Ability to travel as necessary to support organizational needs
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
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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.
Industrial maintenance technician (starlink) - 2nd shift
The Industrial Maintenance Technician at SpaceX works in a fast-paced environment that will oversee the installation and maintenance of our heavy industrial equipment such as cranes, compressed air systems , and overhead doors by third-party contractors to support the production of Starlink. This role will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and mechanical equipment as well as installing new equipment, performing regular services, performing maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will use all the tools at your disposal to ensure reliability of the industrial equipment and any associated support equipment. This will involve corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance techniques, as well as operational and design feedback for maintaining and improving all systems at Starlink facilities.
Pay Range
Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00
Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50
Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.
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