Tube Bender (Starship)
Tube Bender (Starship)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking a Tube Bender for its Starship project, requiring mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience in tube fabrication. The role involves coordinating tube bending operations, operating equipment, and collaborating with engineering to ensure precision in manufacturing.
Qualification
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience working with thin-walled tubing
- Experience working with Inconel, titanium, aluminum, nickel, and stainless steel
- Experience with CNC bending machines and control systems – preferably Crippa, BLM and/or Horn bending machines
- Ability to set up and operate tube fabrication equipment
- Ability to interpret blueprints and articulate work instructions
- Knowledge of tube cleaning requirements for aerospace
Responsibility
- Coordinate activity with technicians and support functions through all tube bending operations, including tube prep, flaring, CNC bending, inspection and cleaning
- Set up, operate, and supervise the operation of all tube-bending equipment while working to close tolerances
- Work closely with engineering to prove out designs to blueprint with minimum fixtures and short schedules
- Solve tube fitment issues and document changes for further development work
- Develop and manage actions to improve both quality and productivity
