About the role
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.
TOOL & DIE SPECIALIST - 2ND SHIFT
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