Crane & Heavy Equipment Specialist (Starship)

• ◆Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair cranes and heavy equipment, ensuring team proficiency in these areas
• ◆Implementing process improvements and physical upgrades to improve reliability
• ◆Execute maintenance and emergency procedures for lifting and heavy equipment systems
• ◆Create basic and complex work orders from scratch for assemblies
• ◆Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex lifting and heavy equipment systems
• ◆Develop complex rework work order dispositions, including custom hardware installs without design references and functional/leak checks post-rework
• ◆Drive forklifts and other company equipment
• ◆Design and create specialized tooling to complete projects or tasks
• ◆Trains and mentors the operations team to ensure equipment operators are capable of self-diagnosing, troubleshooting, and performing common repairs

• ✓High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• ✓2+ years of experience with crane and heavy equipment service and maintenance

• ✓Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
• ✓Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• ✓Work in compliance with the applicable SpaceX and industry standards and regulations
• ✓Understanding of basic rigging and securing best practices
• ✓Read and interpret engineering work instructions/drawings and verify that the given load, securing method, transport, and loading/unloading processes are carried out successfully and in accordance with the lift/transport plan
• ✓Proven track record in high-pressure, mission-critical environments
• ✓5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
• ✓Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design
• ✓Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• ✓Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
• ✓Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
• ✓Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
• ✓Detail-oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
• ✓Analytic thinker who gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues
• ✓Experience in aerospace maintenance, lifting systems, or vehicle assembly operations
• ✓Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

• ✓Must be able to stand for extended periods (8 hours min)
• ✓Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
• ✓Willing to travel up to 25%
• ✓Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• ✓Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted and working at heights

ITAR

• ✓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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