Raptor Manufacturing Specialist (Maintenance), Level 4/5
Hawthorne · 5+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Sep 21, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Hawthorne
About the role
- SpaceX is seeking a motivated and eager Raptor Manufacturing Specialist (Maintenance), Level 4/5 to join a dynamic manufacturing environment in Hawthorne.
- The specialist will support preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on production equipment, working alongside experienced specialists to ensure smooth operations in a high-volume setting.
- This position is ideal for someone with foundational skills who is ready to learn, grow, and contribute to keeping critical systems running efficiently while collaborating with production teams.
Responsibilities
- Assume full ownership of asset recovery processes, from initial fault diagnosis and repair execution through functional validation and return-to-production release.
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) regimens and perform corrective repairs on manufacturing and test equipment to ensure operational reliability and uptime.
- Collaborate with engineers, managers, and customers to maintain systems in peak operating condition.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems using root-cause analysis techniques to minimize unplanned downtime.
- Collaborate with asset owners to develop and maintain detailed work instructions for equipment preventative maintenance, ensuring zero unplanned service interruptions for employees and customers.
- Maintain, calibrate, and inspect critical production assets including welding systems, high-pressure pumps, thermal ovens, vacuum chambers, and other specialized manufacturing machinery.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail with a high sense of urgency and a proactive approach to continuous learning of advanced maintenance practices and new equipment technologies.
- Interpret and apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings to support fault isolation, diagnostics, and repair activities.
- Safely operate power tools, hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and heavy equipment/lifting devices in accordance with established procedures.
- Coordinate and manage on-site vendor support, including scope definition, quote evaluation, purchase order submission, and oversight of external service activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, production, or technical environment
- Experience with maintenance on industrial equipment, such as welding tools, ovens, vacuum systems, or environmental testing chambers
- Familiarity with reading blueprints, schematics, or technical drawings
- 1st shift availability: Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 3:30pm
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs. unassisted and comfortable with standing, climbing, bending, and working at heights
- Willing to obtain certifications for forklifts, boom lifts, or other equipment as required
- Ability to pass background checks for secure facilities
Preferred qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience as a maintenance specialist in a production environment
- Ability to perform basic fabrication
- Understanding safety standards and Lean principles (e.g., basic problem-solving methods like Five Whys)
- Analytical mindset for identifying simple root causes of issues
Benefits
- Company stock or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Workplace
- Up to 5% travel may be required for training or support