SpaceX
EDMProgrammer(Starlink)
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“EDM Programmer (Starlink) at SpaceX. Skills: Sinker EDM, Wire EDM, CNC programming. Create conversational programs. Setup sinker/wire EDM machines”
Industry & Context.
Optimize machining parameters; Develop required fixtures
U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalency, 3+ years sinker EDM programming, 1+ year CNC programming machining, 1+ year pulling or designing electrodes
Nice to Have
5+ years CNC EDM set-up, operating, and basic programming, Experience with CNC EDM hole drilling/hole popper setup, Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, Experience with GD
What You'll Do.
Create conversational programs
Setup sinker/wire EDM machines
Operate sinker/wire EDM machines
Program graphite CNC machining
Operate graphite CNC machining
Optimize electrode design
Machine electrodes to tolerances
Meet completion dates
Optimize machining parameters
Optimize sinker parameters
Optimize wire parameters
Develop required fixtures
Make required fixtures
Perform preventative maintenance
Perform various machining functions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Optimize electrode design with engineering
Full Job Description
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. EDM PROGRAMMER (STARLINK) The EDM programmer supports the production of Starlink products, which is our solution to providing reliable internet for the entire world. We are looking for talented EDM programmers to help us enable high-scale production. The ideal candidate will have experience working with sinker EDM machines, which will create complex molds, die sets, and other parts. RESPONSIBILITIES: Create conversational programs, setup and/or operate sinker/wire EDM machines Program/operate graphite CNC machining Pull/Design electrodes Optimize electrode design with the engineering team Machine electrodes to required tolerances while meeting expected completion dates Develop, track, and optimize machining, sinker and wire parameters for different materials and surface finishes Develop and make any required fixtures to support the EDM area Perform preventative maintenance of EDM machines as required Perform other various machining functions while machines are running to support the operations of the shop Measurement and inspection of tight tolerance parts using various gauges, indicators, and micrometers BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate 3+ years sinker EDM programming experience 1+ year experience CNC programming machining for electrodes 1+ year of pulling or designing electrodes PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 5+ years CNC EDM set-up, operating, and basic programming experience Experience with CNC EDM hole drilling/hole popper setup Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and experience with GD estimated shift times: 1st shift: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm; 2nd shift: 3:30 pm - 2:00 am (2nd shift hires will be required to onboard and meet occasionally on t
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