Job brief: Production Machinist (Starlink) - 2nd Shift

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 (2 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• 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 $40 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Woodinville, WA
• Posted: 2026-07-14 · over 60 days ago

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

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Must have

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of machining experience
• Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 2nd shift (4:00 PM to 2:30 AM)
• Must be available for 10 hour shifts
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.
• § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Conditions

• PRODUCTION MACHINIST (STARLINK) - 2ND SHIFT
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Main duties

• Responsible for setting up and operating multi-axis CNC machines, machining micron level tolerance parts at production volumes
• Responsible for maintaining maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off nominal issues such as resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintainin…
• Responsible for troubleshooting
• Responsible for completing machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions
• Responsible for working with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials

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• Across SpaceX's 2,894 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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