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Requirements found

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What this posting asks for

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

Main responsibilities

  • 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
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 6+ months working in a production environment
  • 6+ months experience handling or working with machined hardware

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the …” · “You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insura…” · “Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable acco…”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Problem solving Core
    In the posting: “Responsible for maintaining maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off nominal issues such as resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintainin…” · “Responsible for troubleshooting”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Technical skill Supporting
    In the posting: “This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world-class equipment, learn diamond turning, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields.”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Communication Supporting
    In the posting: “Responsible for completing machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Attention to detail and quality Supporting
    In the posting: “As a CNC Machinist on the Ultra Precision Machining team, you will be responsible for manufacturing, developing, and continuously improving key technologies …”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Stakeholder management Supporting
    In the posting: “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, ge…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (6):
  4. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  5. Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
  6. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  7. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  8. Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer or a report. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a time you had to get agreement from people who wanted different things. From this posting
  11. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  12. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  13. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  14. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  15. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  16. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  17. Describe a process you improved.
  18. Do you have any questions for us?
  19. Why do you want to work here?
  20. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  21. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  22. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  23. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  24. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  25. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  26. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  27. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  28. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  29. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  30. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  31. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  32. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  33. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  34. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  35. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  36. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  37. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  38. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  39. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  40. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  41. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.