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CNC Machinist (Starship Components)

SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA

Posted May 23, 2026

Benefits

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Salary
$23-$27/hr From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$55,206 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+5.5% - Faster than average

6% below the BLS role benchmark for trades aggregate.

Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Trades From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Weekend work
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About this role

CNC Machinist (Starship Components) Hawthorne, CA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. CNC MACHINIST (STARSHIP COMPONENTS) RESPONSIBILITIES: - Operate, setup, and program edit CNC machines, and produce dev, non-flight and flight hardware needed to achieve quick turn program goals - Perform precision set-ups of various CNC machines on state-of-the-art assets (preferably Okuma mill-turn) - Prioritize daily work to ensure satisfying customer need dates with the highest quality of parts - Manage cutting tools in CNC machines to ensure that machines have the needed cutting tools loaded and measured before they are called in upcoming programs - Perform on machine deburr of hardware to contribute consistent quality of parts with less human intervention - Perform CNC machine preventative maintenance on a weekly and monthly basis - Maintain the shop in terms of chip bins, oils, greases, 5S, and general upkeep activities - Remain flexible in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and support teammates however possible - Complete work instructions and test plans to document needed data throughout each process - Introduce fresh ideas in machining, fixturing and tooling approach for optimal efficiency BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalency certificate - 3+ years of experience in CNC machining PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - 5+ years of experience operating CNC machinery

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