Hiring: Propulsion Technician (Raptor Foundry) Company: SpaceX Location: Hawthorne, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:02:19 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Foundry, PLC, Shell About the job Experience: •2+ years of hands-on experience with foundry processes, investment casting, or operation of large-scale industrial equipment (e.g., robotics, furnaces, saws, or blasting systems) •3+ years in a professional manufacturing or production role, with a focus on scaling operations or handling complex industrial workflows •Demonstrated success in creative problem solving, implementing cost reductions, and driving process optimizations in industrial settings •Operational familiarity with HMI, PLC, or robot programming for industrial automation •Strong manual dexterity for tasks like sanding, cutting, assembly, and precision finishing Required Skills: •Operate and maintain robotic systems for shell manufacturing, including part loading, in-process inspection, and slurry sampling •Perform operation of burnout furnaces, including cutting and placement of insulation on molds •Assist pour operations team with mold transfer processes using robotic equipment, forklifts, and other assisted lift methods •Operate large industrial equipment such as abrasive saws, waterjets, and grit blasting machinery to support de-shelling and casting mold operations •Read and interpret work order instructions to blend and remove material using carbides or other hand tools, ensuring critical dimensional tolerances are met •Handle part transfers and documentation using heat treat ovens •Support SLA printing and related finishing/assembly tasks as part of broader production workflows •Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvements Qualifications: •High school diploma or equivalency certificate •1+ years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing or production environments, including one or more of the following: heavy industrial equipment operation, surface preparation and finishing, part inspection and quality control, preventive maintenance (PMs) on machinery, metal fabrication, or operating lab/manufacturing equipment •Must be available for 1st shift (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM) •Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed •Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs •Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work in small, restricted areas •To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. •1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. •1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!