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CNC Machinist (Raptor)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $23.00 - $27.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2362 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
2026-10-24

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 at SpaceX, you will operate CNC machines to produce flight hardware and ensure production goals are met. Your daily tasks will include deburring hardware, inspecting parts for defects, performing preventative maintenance, and managing cutting tools. You will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized shop environment and documenting processes.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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
  • 1+ years of experience in manufacturing

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing
  • Ability to read accurately and write clearly
  • Experience in shop math, tooling technology, blueprint reading and measurement of parts
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills

What you get

  • Pay range for CNC Machinist/Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour
  • Pay range for CNC Machinist/Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour
  • Pay range for CNC Machinist/Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/hour
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock and bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Physical requirements include repetitive movement and lifting up to 50lbs
  • Available for overtime and weekend hours
  • Must be available for 1st shift (5:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Summarised from SpaceX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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