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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nMAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - LEVEL 4/5\nWe are looking for a maintenance technician to install and maintain the Starship test stand's electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems in preparation for test operations. These systems include hydraulics, high-pressure nitrogen/helium, and cryogenic systems.\nIn addition to the required experience below, our ideal candidate shows personal initiative, maintains composure, and fosters a positive environment. In this role, it is important to be responsible, hardworking, and conscientious about the quality of work performed. The maintenance technician will need to take the lead in making suggestions and not get discouraged along the way. Additionally, they must produce high-quality work promptly while continually looking for process improvements, streamlining, and cost savings.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nFabricate and install fluid system components from a schematic or engineering drawing, including, but not limited to, ball valves, check valves, pressure regulators, and pressure gauges\nTroubleshoot operational issues found during the activation of controls, fluids, and mechanical systems\nWork with a team of technicians and engineers to ensure every system is operating with the highest level of quality to support the 100% successful launch of a multimillion-dollar launch vehicle\nOperate heavy machinery, including forklifts and aerial platforms\nPerform hands-on operations with both large and small fragile assemblies\nPerform maintenance tasks as required in a variety of roles for vehicle integration, pad maintenance, site preventative maintenance, general facilities, and any other general maintenance work to maintain an operational launch site (including corrosion control)\nCreate, maintain, and edit written work orders and instructions\nPerform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and fluid system configuration procedures, ensuring all physical and administrative actions are completed safely and accurately\nMonitor and interpret critical instrumentation data to assess the health and performance of fluid systems\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate\n7+ years of experience performing maintenance or installation work on mechanical and low-voltage control systems\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nNCCER Instrumentation certification\nExperience working on a rocket launch pad and directly supporting launch operations\nExperience in military aviation as a propulsion or airframe technician\nExperience using heavy equipment (overhead cranes, forklifts, and man lifts)\nExperience following detailed schematics and fabricating fluid panels from said schematics\nKnowledge of hydraulic/cryogenic systems and operations\nExperience explaining the differences between test setups: hydraulic vs. pneumatic vs. thermal and between sensors (load cells, differential pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.)\nExperience maintaining and troubleshooting complex controls, fluids, and mechanical systems\nExperience routing tubes in the field to a high level of accuracy\nExperience in safely rigging and moving items under 20,000 lbs.\nExperience operating and building a flush cart, proof cart, and leak check cart\nExperience working in a clean room environment\nFamiliarity with calibrated measurement devices, including load cells, multimeters, calipers, torque wrenches, depth gauges, and micrometers\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nTypical hours for this position, excluding overtime, are Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM\nMust be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required\nAbility to support shift rotations as site needs change\nFlight hardware is typically built in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is required\nValid driver's license and a clean driving record\nTypically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain\nWork performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise\nMust be able to travel to other SpaceX facilities when needed (up to 25% travel)\nStand: Up to 10 hours per day\nSit: Up to 3 hours per day\nPush/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day\nOverhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day\nWalk: Up to 10 hours per day\nLift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day\nClimb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day\nKneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day\nUpper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day\nAbility to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or greater per day\nCandidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. 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