Kiln Technician, Thermal Hardware (Starship)
Core
Hands-on shop-floor role operating, monitoring, and maintaining kilns to process raw materials into finished heat shield tiles for Starship.
Role type
Production equipment operator (thermal hardware)
Builds
Heat shield tiles for Starship
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Thermal processing
Required skills
Kiln operation, preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, data logging, safety protocols, material handling, equipment calibration, HMI interface usage, 5S/Lean practices
Preferred skills
Industrial maintenance certification, experience with high-temperature industrial equipment, root cause analysis basics, CNC support exposure, thermal processing of composites/ceramics
Technologies
Kilns, conveyors, transport systems, loaders, atmosphere controls, burners, HMI interfaces
Responsibilities
Operate kilns and supporting equipment daily, monitor kiln parameters and log data, conduct inspections and basic cleaning/lubrication, execute scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshoot basic operational issues, document maintenance tickets, assist with kiln changeovers and recovery, support production quality investigations, maintain work area organization, participate in team huddles
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC