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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 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 Millwright in the Launch Hardware Fabrication team at SpaceX, you will be responsible for building and improving mechanical systems at rocket launch facilities. Your day-to-day tasks will include reading blueprints, installing machinery, inspecting equipment, and performing maintenance on various systems. You will also operate rigging equipment, maintain safety protocols, and keep detailed maintenance records.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production or tooling environment
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work Monday – Friday 6:00am – 5:30pm
- Ability to work nights & weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) unassisted
Nice to have
- Experience using inspection equipment, such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges
- Able to use and learn a variety of software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information
- Demonstrated leadership and dependability
- Able to adapt to an extremely dynamic work environment while maintaining a positive attitude
- Able to find solutions to problems through diverse thinking while utilizing a varied experience
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves physical labor and working in extreme outdoor conditions
- Position requires flexibility in working hours, including nights and weekends
- Potential travel to other sites may be required
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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