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The technician must apply systematic problem-solving in a high-volume manufacturing environment, keep equipment in optimal operating condition, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nMaintain and repair all critical assets to ensure their proper operating condition\nProvide maintenance on various equipment such as ovens, furnaces, vacuum systems, composite ply cutting machines, epoxy dispensing machines, environmental test chambers, tube-bending equipment, etc.\nAbility to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems down to the component level\nRead and utilize schematics (mechanical/ electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)\nPerform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment \nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate \n3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment\n3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems \nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nMaintenance experience with Thermotron, Envirotronic, Mycronic, Unholtz-Dickie, and Acutronic equipment\nMaintenance experience with various welding equipment (robotic, electron beam, friction, etc.)\nMaintenance experience on gas and electric ovens, vacuum systems, environmental thermal testing, and ply cutting equipment\n5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer\nExperience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment\nAbility to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment\nAbility to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings\nAbility to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)\nAbility to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards\nDetail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency\nFamiliar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Why’s Methodology\nAnalytic thinker that gets to the root of the problem and comes up with permanent solution to remedy the issue\nAbility to navigate, utilize, and close out work orders \nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nAbility to work one of the following shifts:1st shift: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 3:30pm\n2nd shift: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 12:00am\n\nMust be willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed\nAbility to lift 25 lbs. unassisted\nLifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position\nCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: \nPay range: \nEquipment Maintenance Technician/Level 1: $30.00 - $35.00/hour \nEquipment Maintenance Technician/Level 2: $34.00 - $40.00/hour \nEquipment Maintenance Technician/Level 3: $39.00 - $47.00/hour \nYour 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.\nBase salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. 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