Apprentice Weld Support Technician

SpaceX • Brownsville, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking an Apprentice Weld Support Technician for its Texas Test Site. The position supports welding requirements and operational needs by carrying out activities such as plasma programming and operation, saw operation, material movements around the shop, and cross-training across these functions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or certification from a two-year technical school.
• At least one year of experience with hand tools and blueprint reading; experience gained through a two-year college or technical program counts.
• Ability to work in tight quarters and physical dexterity to perform the work.
• Ability to stand for up to eight hours, kneel, crouch, twist the upper body, work in cramped positions and small openings, and climb hand over hand.
• Ability to lift objects up to 45 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work on ladders and lifts and at heights up to 300 feet while using proper personal protective equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in support of priority projects, missions, and launches.
• Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, wind, rain, and other extreme conditions as needed.
• Ability to work in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally for up to four weeks; travel will be less than 15%.
• Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control authorization requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience programming or operating plasma tables.
• Ability to use measuring instruments of all types.
• Experience in cutting or machining operations.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume (job shop) manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to rapidly change focus in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform plasma table programming, operate band saws and chop saws, and manually drill and mill materials.
• Analyze engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of cut parts.
• Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required.
• Continuously seek to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and cooperate with others.
• Work with leaders to complete assignments and projects, solve problems, meet deadlines, and review issues for continuous improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree