Industrial Maintenance Technician; Starlink - 2nd Shift

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

Location:

Redmond, WA

Space

X is developing technologies to enable humans on Mars. The Industrial Maintenance Technician will support the production of Starlink by installing and maintaining heavy industrial equipment, ensuring reliable operation, performing maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and work instructions.
• Install new production support equipment, ground support equipment, and launch support equipment.
• Maintain and install all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Inspect and assess functionality of critical facility systems (cranes, elevators, compressed air, and overhead doors).
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical breakdowns of overhead cranes, overhead doors, and air compressors.
• Adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
• Fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Source replacement parts and liaise with vendors.
• Communicate and schedule production impacts with the production team.
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports.
• Repair broken or leaking plumbing to avoid damage and restore full use of affected system (compressed air, water, or hydraulic).
• Identify and troubleshoot damaged electrical wiring.
• Assist HVAC team in maintaining the building HVAC equipment to keep climate control functioning properly during surges of workload.
• Fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of professional experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, or control systems.

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
• 4+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical control systems (building automation, machinery, production automation).
• 2+ years of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and similar components.
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining compressed air systems and equipment (non-reciprocating air compressors).
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
• Basic computer and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to record, report, and articulate condition of equipment and recommended repairs or corrective actions.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment with the use of cranes, forklifts, and/or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), machining, and welding.
• Experience in AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) electrical and aerospace.
• Knowledge of high‑pressure gas, flammable gas, refrigeration gases, and recovery.
• Operational knowledge of multimeter and operation of various hand tools and power tools.

• Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times:
  • Tuesday - Saturday; 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Sunday - Thursday; 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 40 lbs. unassisted, and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heights.
• Ability to support flight hardware road transport as needed.
• Ability to travel as necessary to support organizational needs.

Pay range:

Industrial Maintenance Technician/Level 1: $23.00 - $29.00/hour

Industrial Maintenance Technician/Level 2: $28.00 - $34.50/hour

Industrial Maintenance Technician/Level 3: $33.00 - $40.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, company stock, stock options, long‑term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive comprehensive medical, vision, dental…