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Metal Spinning Technician (COPV)

Join SpaceX as a Metal Spinning Technician to work on technologies enabling human life on Mars.

Location
Hawthorne, CA
Compensation
$23–$38/hr
Level
Not specified
Type
full time

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 4 hours ago

What you'll build

  • Drill, ream, and countersink holes in parts
  • Deburr holes for fasteners and clamps
  • Assemble and disassemble tools
  • Run machinery for CNC machining and spin forming
  • Move and configure work pieces for machining

Must have

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of structural assembly or machine operation

Nice to have

  • Experience with large moveable structures
  • Knowledge of large machining operations
  • Heat treating experience
  • Lifting and rigging experience
  • Experience with root cause analysis methods
  • Ability to read engineering drawings

Practical constraints

  • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Must be able to work one of the following shifts: Monday to Friday, 5AM - 3:30PM or 3PM - 1:30AM

Requirements

Experience
1+ years
Education
High school
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Not disclosed in this posting: seniority, work arrangement.

Benefits

401k Match Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Equity/Stock Options Paid Holidays Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Metal Spinning Technician at SpaceX is responsible for precision tasks such as drilling, reaming, and deburring components to meet strict dimensional specifications. Key skills include experience with CNC machining, metal blending, and the use of various hand and power tools. This role is suited for individuals with at least a year of relevant experience or trade school certification, particularly those familiar with large structures and precision assembly. The position requires adaptability to a fast-paced environment and the ability to work various shifts.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze November 4, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 6, 2026.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $23–$38 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Metal Spinning Technician (COPV) role.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Metal Spinning Technician (COPV) role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

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.

METAL SPINNING TECHNICIAN (COPV) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Drill, ream, and countersink full-size holes in parts/assemblies, in proper sequence and to correct size using a drill motor, bits, reamers and countersinks to meets specified dimensional requirements
  • Deburr holes using deburring tools, and files to prepare for installation of fasteners, clamps and positioners
  • Assemble and disassemble tools in accordance with process specification
  • Perform metal blending to achieve close tolerance surface finishes
  • Move, mount, configure and setup work pieces to meet machine requirements prior to machining, spin forming or heat treating
  • Run machinery and equipment to perform tasks including but not limited to: CNC machining, spin forming, and heat treating

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of structural assembly, machine operation, surface blending, or hand tool usage OR a certificate from an accredited trade school/program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Prior experience working with large moveable structures, machines or parts requiring the use of cranes, forklifts, jacks or stationary lifts
  • Knowledge of large machining operations, precision assembly operations and/or close tolerance equipment
  • Heat treating experience (artificial aging, solution heat treating and/or annealing)
  • Lifting and rigging experience/forklift operation
  • Able to generate charts, graphs, pivot tables, slicers and reports from a dataset and explain trends and anomalies
  • Experience utilizing different root cause analysis methods such as 5 why's, fishbone, and Pareto analysis
  • Able to perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals and fractions)
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
  • Experience with drilling, reaming, honing and countersinking straight and close tolerance holes
  • Experience using various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, floor-mounted power tools and precision measuring tools on structures materials
  • Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast paced work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
  • Must be able to work one of the following shifts:
    • Monday to Friday, 5AM - 3:30PM
    • Monday to Friday, 3PM - 1:30AM
  • Ability and willingness to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Ability and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment as defined by SpaceX during the conduct of this job, including but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, safety toe shoes, face masks, hard hats and respirators
  • Lifting, standing, kneeling, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Willing and able to tolerate loud noise levels, heat, odors and lubricant remnants in order to perform the functions of this position
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00
Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50
Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00

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 accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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