Industrial Park of Elche (Poligono Industrial), Spain **About PLD Space** PLD Space is an international space services company with in-house engineering and manufacturing. It specializes in the transportation of satellites and people into space, vertically integrating engineering, testing, manufacturing, and operations of its reusable and sustainable rockets. Headquartered in Elche (Spain) and founded in 2011 by Raúl Torres and Raúl Verdú, PLD Space has become a global leader in the space launch sector. Its MIURA launcher family and LINCE crewed capsule position the company as a leader in European technological sovereignty for space transportation, covering the full range of space missions. With a team of over 350 employees and total funding of 220 million euros, PLD Space operates Europe's largest private test facility, located in Teruel (Spain), and runs a launch site at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) in Kourou (French Guiana). In total, it manages over 188,000 m² of industrial infrastructure. Teamwork, courage, determination, and ambition enable PLD Space to guarantee autonomous and independent access to space for satellites, offering reliable capabilities at globally competitive prices. The company is capable of providing the best launch services to commercial satellite operators, institutions, space agencies, and national and international governmental entities. **Mission** As a machining technician, your main mission within the department will be preparing various machine tools and reviewing manufactured parts. **Responsibilities** * Operate numerically controlled machining machines and manual tools to manufacture precise metal parts according to provided drawings and specifications. * Experience using manual machining machines, parallel lathe, universal milling machine. * Inspect and measure produced parts to ensure quality and compliance with company standards. * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machining machines and tools to ensure proper operation and extend their service life. * Collaborate with other departments to coordinate production and ensure delivery deadlines are met efficiently. * Ability to modify parameters at the control unit. **Required Requirements** * Vocational training qualification in machining or equivalent. Ideally: "Production Programming in Mechanical Manufacturing" or "Design in Mechanical Manufacturing" * +2/3 years of experience with different types of machines: lathe, 3-5 axis machining center, multifunction machines, etc. * Experience working with various metals: aluminum, stainless steel, copper, titanium, high-nickel alloys, etc. * Ability to select appropriate tools and calculate working conditions. * Ability to program ISO code directly at the machine. * Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications. * Extensive knowledge of dimensional and geometric tolerances. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team. * Proficiency with CAD/CAM software. * Familiarity with numerical control environments: Fanuc, Heidenhain, Okuma, etc. * Maintain required levels of order and cleanliness in the machining area. * Other workshop tasks assigned to you. **Desired Requirements** * +5 years of experience in machining processes. * Knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. * Effective communication skills. * English language proficiency. * Front loader forklift operator course. * Overhead crane operator course. * Occupational risk prevention training (preventive resource). **Benefits** **Health and Well-being** * On-site physiotherapy * 50% subsidy on your health insurance * Possibility to include family members in health insurance at a competitive price * Healthy snacks and assorted fruits **Never stop learning** * We encourage practical learning * We promote professional development through internal mobility and teamwork **Find your balance** * 23 vacation days + December 24th and 31st * Flexible working hours **Financial health...and flexible compensation** * Childcare support * Meal vouchers * Transportation benefits * Training opportunities **Values** **We have five core beliefs that guide how PLD Space is shaping the future of space launch technologies** * Teamwork * Effort * Dynamism * Commitment * Keep it simple **Join us to reinvent the way rockets are built!**