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Fiber Furnace Technician (Starship) - Multiple Shifts

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. designs and manufactures rockets and space crafts. The Company develops crew and cargo capsules, engines, cryogenic tank structures, avionics, equipments, guidance, and control…

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Cape Canaveral, FL
Company size
10,000–20,000
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Fiber Furnace Technician (Starship) - Multiple Shifts · SpaceX

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Job title
Fiber Furnace Technician (Starship) - Multiple Shifts
Job location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Job description

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.

FIBER FURNACE TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

This position is responsible for the continuous monitoring and operation of a large glass melting furnace utilized in the production of glass fibers through a spin-forming process. This role ensures the furnace operates efficiently and safely, maintaining optimal conditions to produce high-quality silica fibers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor and control furnace parameters, including temperature, pressure, and feed rates, to maintain optimal melting conditions
  • Oversee melter operations and spin-forming process, ensuring the molten glass is correctly transformed into fibers, carefully documenting process parameters, status of work, and conditions of parts in the process
  • Conduct regular inspections and tests to ensure the quality of the glass fibers meets established standards
  • Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the furnace and associated equipment to ensure operational efficiency and longevity
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, promptly reporting any hazards or incidents
  • Maintain accurate records of furnace operations, including logs of temperatures, pressures, maintenance activities, and any anomalies
  • Troubleshoot, identify and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency
  • Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement
  • Support a high level process review with design engineers to ensure correct process and hardware actions to sustain production of quality material
  • Take operational ownership of the equipment and processes for designated furnace in the glass plant

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience in furnace operation, glass melting or high-temperature processes

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Technical certification in industrial operations or a related field is preferred
  • Proficiency in using monitoring and control systems; ability to interpret technical data and make informed adjustments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:                                                       

  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Ability to work one of the following shifts:
    • Day shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday
    • Night shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
  • Ability to work in high-temperature environments
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

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.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and 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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Where this role is based

Cape Canaveral, FL

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SpaceX headquarters

Hawthorne, CA

Company size

10,00020,000 employees

Founded

2002

Total raised

$12,642,828,846

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Funding rounds

  • IPOUndisclosed
  • Secondary Market$10M
  • Secondary Market$1.3B
  • Secondary Market$1M
  • Secondary Market$18M
  • Secondary Market$750M
  • Private Equity$750M
  • Private Equity$250M
  • Private Equity$1.7B
  • Grant$70M
  • Series Unknown$337.4M
  • Secondary Market$755M
  • Grant$14.5M
  • Private Equity$314M
  • Private Equity$850M
  • Private Equity$1.9B
  • Private Equity$346.2M
  • Grant$3M
  • Private Equity$535.7M
  • Series J$486.2M
  • Debt Financing$250M
  • Series I$214M
  • Series H$100M
  • Series H$351M
  • Series G$1B
  • Secondary Market$30M
  • Series F$50M
  • Series E$30.4M
  • Series E$15M
  • Series D$20.4M
  • Series D$20M
  • Series C$30M
  • Series C$32M
  • Series B$50M
  • Series B$11M
  • Series A$12.1M
  • Series A$61M