Plumbing Technician - Memphis

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.  Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Plumbing Technician you will own the piping, pumping, drainage, and treatment systems that keep highly critical systems running. You will assemble, install, troubleshoot, and repair process water, wastewater, chemical transfer, and facility plumbing — catching leaks, flow issues, and equipment failure before they become downtime or environmental events. This role is responsible for building, maintaining, and operationalizing the plumbing and treatment infrastructure needed for high-volume manufacturing. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes

Troubleshoot and service commercial plumbing fixtures and systems

Install various pressure vessels to occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) certification standards

Keep track of several projects progress simultaneously via our work order system and being ready to respond quickly to emergencies

Responsible for maintenance/repairs of all facility related plumbing systems

Perform hands-on shop work and/or on-site disassembly, inspection, reporting, cleaning, and reassembly of pumps, and other mechanical equipment

Interface with other departments personnel to perform hands-on shop and/or on-site pump troubleshooting/assessment, maintenance, testing (pre/post), and/or repair of pumps, and other mechanical equipment

Ensure work and used materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications

Read and interpret schematics for assembly, repair, and reassembly as required including completion of applicable quality

Perform failure assessments and make recommendations to the supervisor as required

Perform day to day and routine safety observations and inspections

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ year of plumbing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Familiar with commercial building codes

Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the plumber's trade

Proficient with sewer snakes/cleaning machinery

Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge

Ability to complete plumbing, preventive maintenance and any/all repairs with minimal supervision

Good interpersonal skills for daily interaction with many departments and fellow employees

Experience performing maintenance, installs and repairs on either: air compressors, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, and/or vacuum pumps

Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints

Skilled in reading technical instructions related to the trade in order to comprehend written work instructions, equipment operating instructions, and/or other documents related to the job functions

Ability to work in a manufacturing atmosphere safely and follow safety practices and regulations

Understanding of pressure, temperature, and other operating conditions and the ability to service pumps in a production environment

Analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose systemic problems

Possesses a good attitude, willingness to learn, flexibility, and is a self-starter

Ability to use …