Job brief: Fabrication Technician (Falcon Operations West) - 1st 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 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• 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 $42 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Vandenberg, CA
• Posted: 2026-10-13

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

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

Must have

• Obtain and maintain operator permits and personnel qualifications as required
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of industrial experience installing pipe and components, bending stainless tubes, and/or working around high pressure systems
• Must be able to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral
• Must be able to work the following shift, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Conditions

• FABRICATION TECHNICIAN (FALCON OPERATIONS WEST) - 1ST SHIFT
• 1st shift: Monday - Friday 5:00am - 3:30pm
• Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 35 lbs. unassisted
• General physical fitness is required for some work areas, flight hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required

Main duties

• Build and test precision clean, high pressure gaseous and liquid propellant systems to support launch
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and instrumentation as needed
• Fabricate, repair, and operate ground support hardware, test stands, and equipment
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document process improvements
• Ensure all materials are clean and inspected according to Clean for Oxygen Service Standards

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs across the U.S.: $71k a year (1,428 listings, 94 employers). This listing is 5% lower.
• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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