Tool & Die Specialist

TOOL & DIE SPECIALIST

SpaceX is seeking a motivated Tool and Die Specialist to assist in the commissioning, planned maintenance, and repairs of its internal injection molding, die-casting, and stamping tools. This individual will be working with cross-functional teams and bridging gaps between production and maintenance operations. Excellent tool and die skills are crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in similar environments within the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintenance, repair, and modification of molds for plastic injection and die casting of various sizes


• Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly of molds in a safe, efficient, and timely manner


• Repair and/or fabricate cores, cavities, and various other components


• Hand work repairs to part details, parting lines, lifters, slides, polished cavities, texture, venting, and spotting


• Support production and maintenance with troubleshooting


• Create and maintain mold spare parts lists


• Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in manufacturing defects and productivity concerns


• Support design engineering to evaluate feasibility and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part change


• Assist process engineering with part processing and troubleshooting for ongoing scrap reduction, cycle time reduction and downtime reduction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate


• 3+ years of hands-on technician experience with tool maintenance and/or repair with plastic injection molds

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of welding experience


• 5+ years of hands-on technician experience with tool and die maintenance and/or repair


• 1+ years of TIG welding experience on tool steels


• 1+ years of machining experience for minor mold component repair/replacement


• Demonstrated experience in production mold maintenance, producing high-volume parts


• Basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair (i.e., hot runner system, slide or core action limit switches, sequential valve gate cylinders)


• Experience with interpretation of dimensional inspection results (check fixtures, CMM or vision systems)


• Professional experience with laser welding, preferably with expertise working with steel


• Professional experience with tool(s) polishing


• Professional experience with texturing/graining tools


• 3+ years of professional experience with CNC machining of tool/die components


• Professional experience within manufacturing on new product launch process


• Strong analytic problem-solving skills


• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail


• Work efficiently and productively in independent and team settings


• Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills


• Familiarity/experience with MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position


• Must be willing to work overtime and or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Level 1: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
Level 2: $34.00 - $43.00/hour
Level 3: $38.00 - $48.00/hour

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, stock options, 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.