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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
As a CNC Machinist on the 2nd shift at SpaceX, you will be responsible for producing precision parts and components for tooling assemblies and ground support equipment. Your day-to-day tasks will include interpreting blueprints, setting up and operating multi-axis CNC machines, and ensuring that all parts meet exact specifications through measurement and inspection. You will also maintain equipment and support various metalworking projects throughout the production process.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience on multi-axis lathes and mills or other CNC machines
Nice to have
- 1+ years of CNC programming experience
- Experience operating drill presses, grinders, and related metalworking equipment
- Experience using multi-axis CNC programming software such as Mastercam or Aspire
- Experience using manual mills and lathes
- Experience with open setup inspection, including manual inspection tools and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) or other automated inspection equipment
Worth weighing
- Anticipated hours are 2:00 pm – 12:00 am, with a requirement for overtime and weekend availability
- Work environment may expose you to fumes, odors, and noise
- Physical demands include standing, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 25lbs unassisted
- ITAR compliance requires U.S. citizenship or specific residency status
Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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