Fiber Furnace Technician (Starship) - Multiple Shifts
Core
Continuous monitoring and operation of a large glass melting furnace to produce high-quality silica fibers via spin-forming.
Role type
Fiber Furnace Technician
Builds
Silica glass fibers for Starship production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / High-temperature glass processing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Furnace operation, glass melting, high-temperature process management, troubleshooting, process documentation, safety protocol adherence, equipment maintenance, data logging, operational problem solving
Preferred skills
Industrial operations technical certification, proficiency in monitoring and control systems, ability to interpret technical data
Technologies
Monitoring and control systems
Responsibilities
Monitor and control furnace parameters (temperature, pressure, feed rates), oversee melter operations and spin-forming process, conduct quality inspections and tests, perform routine maintenance and cleaning, troubleshoot operational issues, maintain accurate operation records, support process reviews with design engineers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC