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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Prefabrication Technician - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Cape Canaveral, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Suite, Desktop Computing, Industrial Software, Mastercam - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=71eef58e7777d3b4 ## About the Role * High school diploma or equivalency certificate * 2+ years of professional hands-on experience with waterjets, laser cutters, plasma cutters, or similar fabrication equipment PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * 5+ years of experience in fabrication role * Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints * Experience with Flow waterjets, Plasma tables, large vertical bandsaws, wheel abraders, shape cutters, brake presses, or other similar equipment * Experience with industrial hand tools such as grinders, saws, and drills * Experience with blueprint reading, GD&T interpretation, and precision measurement and inspection experience * Experience in any of the following software: NX, Flow waterjet software suite, Hypertherm, Rotary Tube, MasterCam, ProNest * Ability to work on computers and learn and utilize manufacturing software * Familiarity with industrial machine maintenance * Material handling skills including forklift operation, * Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral * Must be willing to work overtime with limited notice including nights and weekends * Occasional travel to other sites is expected * Ability to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces * Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted; standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required to perform the functions of this position * Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain * Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise 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. ## Description The Prefabrication Technician is a vital role that will be responsible for critical operations supporting launch and fabrication activities with customers spanning the entire organization. They will join a team responsible for initial fabrication operations for structural applications such as waterjet and plasma cutting, shape cutting, press brake operation, sawing, wheel abrading, and others as needed., * Operate a variety of fabrication machinery as required to meet production goals including waterjets and plasma cutters * Prepare components for weld, machine, and paint operations * Manufacture complete parts with a waterjet * Read, understand, and execute work instructions * Follow process parameters and report up errors and improvements * Perform work to the safety standards set forth by SpaceX leadership * Maintain machinery to manufacture's standards * Maintain a clean and organized work area * Complete projects within tight deadlines independently * Complete communication loops regarding all job responsibilities ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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