Job brief: Deburr Technician (Machining)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-08.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $23 to $30 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Hawthorne, CA
• Posted: 2026-09-02 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Entry level. The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Must have

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to stand and concentrate for long periods of time are required for this position.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of professional work experience deburring, grinding, or machining metal items or completion of a technical trade program in manufacturing, machining, electronics, automot…
• Must be able to work the following schedules:
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the funct…
• Must be willing to work overtime and or weekends as needed

Conditions

• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 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/…

Main duties

• Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items, utilizing a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines
• Examine surfaces in order to find defects
• Remove defects and smooth uneven surfaces
• Clean and organize work area
• Install aircraft grade hardware such as STI

Lines copied from the posting, not rewritten. "Preferred" or "nice to have" items are not listed as must-haves.

How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs in California: $74k a year (323 listings, 40 employers). This listing is 25% lower.
• Across SpaceX's 2,900 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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