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Fiber Furnace Technician

SpaceX
SpaceX Salary
Cape Canaveral, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025

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.

FIBER FURNACE TECHNICIAN

The Furnace Operator Technician is responsible for the continuous monitoring and operation of a large glass melting furnace utilized in the production of glass fibers through a spin-forming process. This role ensures the furnace operates efficiently and safely, maintaining optimal conditions to produce high-quality silica fibers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Furnace Operation: Monitor and control furnace parameters, including temperature, pressure, and feed rates, to maintain optimal melting conditions.
  • Process Monitoring: Oversee melter operations and spin-forming process, ensuring the molten glass is correctly transformed into fibers, carefully documenting process parameters, status of work, and conditions of parts in the process.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections and tests to ensure the quality of the glass fibers meets established standards.
  • Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the furnace and associated equipment to ensure operational efficiency and longevity.
  • Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, promptly reporting any hazards or incidents.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of furnace operations, including logs of temperatures, pressures, maintenance activities, and any anomalies.
  • Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
  • Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement.
  • Support a high level process review with design engineers to ensure correct process and hardware actions to sustain production of quality material.
  • Take operational ownership of the equipment and processes for designated furnace in the glass plant.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 2 years of experience in furnace operation, glass melting or high-temperature processes.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Technical certification in industrial operations or a related field is preferred.
  • Proficiency in using monitoring and control systems; ability to interpret technical data and make informed adjustments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Ability to work in high-temperature environments, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Fiber Furnace Technician/Level 1: $20.00 - $27.00/hour
Fiber Furnace Technician/Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour
Fiber Furnace Technician/Level 3: $30.00 - $38.00/hour

Your 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.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

 

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