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SpaceX is hiring a Millwright (Launch Hardware) - Night Shift in Cape Canaveral, FL. It is a full-time role in Hardware & Semiconductors, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 4. SpaceX has 149 other openings in the US, 12 of them in Cape Canaveral, FL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 2 Hardware & Chips openings in Cape Canaveral, FL today; the typical one asks for 3 years.
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SpaceX has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 7 states. Most are in software & IT (59), engineering & mfg (29) and operations (29). The biggest locations are Brownsville, TX (37), Bastrop, TX (33) and Starbase, TX (31). None of them is fully remote, 26% are open to entry-level candidates and 39% show pay. We collect SpaceX's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Greenhouse), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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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.
MILLWRIGHT (LAUNCH HARDWARE)
As part of the Launch Hardware Fabrication & Tooling team you will work on building and improving the mechanical systems at our rocket launch facilities. You will be on the ground floor, getting your hands dirty and contributing directly to the success of future launches.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
- Install stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions
- Adjust machinery and repairing or replacing defective parts
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, motors and programmable logic controls
- Operate rigging equipment and dollies to place heavy machinery and parts
- Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances
- Align and test equipment, and make any necessary adjustments
- Perform predictive and operational procedures
- Operate machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
- Ensure operating safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications and installations
- Sharpen and maintain cutting tools
- Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing/production or tooling environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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
- Able to maintain the highest level of safety on the job site and bring new ideas of how to continue to work safely and effectively in new locations and changing environments
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
- Ability to work the following shift: Monday – Friday 6:00pm – 6:00am
- Ability to work weekends when needed to meet critical launch milestones
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) unassisted
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
- Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet)
- Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
- Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Travel to other sites may be required, up to 15% of the time
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from SpaceX's official careers site on November 4, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. SpaceX will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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