Job brief: Machine Operator (COPV)

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-05 (1 day 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: $20 to $35 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Westminster, MD
• Posted: 2026-11-04

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

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

Must have

• Follow travelers, work instructions, and standard operating procedures; record work and nonconformances as required
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience working with in a manufacturing environment
• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces around winding equipment, tooling, and vessel hardware

Conditions

• Must be able to work shift hours (6:00am – 4:30pm Mon – Fri) including overtime, weekends, and holidays based on site operational needs
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time
• This role is onsite and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Main duties

• Prepare metallic COPV liners and bond interfaces for overwrap, including grit blast, hand abrasion, and power abrasion
• Manufacture COPVs by filament winding composite fiber onto liners, including hoop and helical winding patterns, fiber tension, and resin application (wet win…
• Set up, operate, and tend filament winding equipment; load liners, verify winding programs, and monitor fiber path, bandwidth, and resin wet-out during the wrap
• Mix, handle, and apply resins and adhesives per process specification, including pot life, mix ratio, and material traceability
• Cure COPV overwraps and bonded assemblies in ovens or autoclaves, including thermocouple placement and process monitoring

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