4 months ago

Paint Technician (Starship)

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Job Summary

SpaceX is hiring a Paint Technician for Starship to mix, strip, paint, and detail advanced paint systems on Starship vehicles, prepare metallic substrates, apply sealants, maintain spraying equipment, and use precision tools while supporting safety, quality, and delivery improvements in an aerospace manufacturing setting.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

•Mix, strip, paint, and detail advanced paint systems on Starship vehicles
•Prepare metallic substrates using mechanical abrasion and chemical etchants
•Mix and apply sealants and adhesives for structural components
•Conduct periodic maintenance on various paint spraying equipment (such as gravity-fed, pressure pot, and airless-type)
•Accurately use precision measuring tools such as calipers, elcometers, or ohmmeters

Key Requirements

•High school diploma or equivalency certificate; 1+ years of experience spraying advanced paint systems (epoxies, urethanes, solvent-based paints, and/or acrylics) OR a degree/certificate from an accredited trade school/program
•3+ years of industry experience in advanced paint systems; experience in a manufacturing or production environment in the aerospace or aviation industry
•Ability to interpret electronic work instructions, process specifications, and technical drawings
•Ability to perform basic shop math (geometry and trigonometry); able to manage accurate mix ratios, cure schedules, and overcoat windows
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience:3+ yearsAerospaceManufacturing

Education:High School

Skills:Communication

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CalipersElcometersOhmmetersPaint spraying equipment

Company Brief

SpaceX

Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

4 months ago

Paint Technician (Starship)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 21 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

•Mix, strip, paint, and detail advanced paint systems on Starship vehicles
•Prepare metallic substrates using mechanical abrasion and chemical etchants
•Mix and apply sealants and adhesives for structural components
•Conduct periodic maintenance on various paint spraying equipment (such as gravity-fed, pressure pot, and airless-type)
•Accurately use precision measuring tools such as calipers, elcometers, or ohmmeters

Key Requirements

•High school diploma or equivalency certificate; 1+ years of experience spraying advanced paint systems (epoxies, urethanes, solvent-based paints, and/or acrylics) OR a degree/certificate from an accredited trade school/program
•3+ years of industry experience in advanced paint systems; experience in a manufacturing or production environment in the aerospace or aviation industry
•Ability to interpret electronic work instructions, process specifications, and technical drawings
•Ability to perform basic shop math (geometry and trigonometry); able to manage accurate mix ratios, cure schedules, and overcoat windows
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience:3+ yearsAerospaceManufacturing

Education:High School

Skills:Communication

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CalipersElcometersOhmmetersPaint spraying equipment

Company Brief

SpaceX

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn