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Millwright (Launch Hardware)

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Travel
15%
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 Cape Canaveral, FL. Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
Tooling
Day to day
about 15% travel

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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 46 other live reliability postings in Florida.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • PLC 34%
  • Team leadership 34%
  • Welding 30%
  • Root cause 28%

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Stands out: this posting asks for New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: SpaceX in Cape Canaveral

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
  • ◆Install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools
  • ◆Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions
  • ◆Adjust machinery and repairing or replacing defective parts
  • ◆Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors and programmable logic controls
  • ◆Operate rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts
  • ◆Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances
  • ◆Align and test equipment, and make any necessary adjustments
  • ◆Perform predictive and operational procedures
  • ◆Operate machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
  • ◆Ensure operating safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications and installations
  • ◆Sharpen and maintain cutting tools
  • ◆Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation

Qualifications

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • ✓3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production or tooling environment

Preferred skills and experience

  • ✓Experience using inspection equipment, such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges
  • ✓Able to use and learn a variety of software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information
  • ✓Demonstrated leadership and dependability
  • ✓Able to adapt to an extremely dynamic work environment while maintaining a positive attitude
  • ✓Able to find solutions to problems through diverse thinking while utilizing a varied experience
  • ✓Able to maintain the highest level of safety on the job site and bring new ideas of how to continue to work safely and effectively in new locations and changing environments

Requirements

  • ✓Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • ✓Ability to work the following shift: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 5:30pm
  • ✓Ability to work nights & weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones
  • ✓Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) unassisted
  • ✓Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
  • ✓Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)
  • ✓Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
  • ✓Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
  • ✓Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time

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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 .

qualifications

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.

Millwright (launch hardware)

As part of the Launch Hardware Fabrication & Tooling team you will work on building and improving the mechanical systems at our rocket launch facilities. You will be on the ground floor, getting your hands dirty and contributing directly to the success of future launches.

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