Combo Welder - Memphis

xAI • Memphis, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceXSI is seeking an Industrial Welder to support the buildout of its high-performance data centers. In this hands-on role, the welder fits and welds large industrial piping and structural steel to ASME Section IX requirements, supporting construction of next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure. The role works closely with mechanical, structural, electrical, and operations teams to weld pipe, supports, and structures from construction through turnover. It is a full-time, onsite position requiring significant travel to SpaceXSI data center sites.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of journey-level industrial construction welding experience with large industrial piping and/or structural steel, completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship, or equivalent military experience.
• Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXSI data center construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases.
• Ability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift and position moderate loads, stand and walk for a full shift, and wear PPE, including welding PPE, for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and/or SMAW (stick) on carbon steel.
• Current qualification to ASME Section IX, or ability to pass a pre-employment ASME Section IX weld test in the processes and positions used onsite.
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site.
• Ability to safely use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and LOTO.
• Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.
• Experience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural members.
• Current ASME Section IX qualification, such as 6G, in GTAW on stainless steel and/or SMAW on carbon steel.
• Proficiency in both TIG welding on stainless steel and stick welding on carbon steel; FCAW experience is a plus.
• AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training.
• Ability to read isometric, spool, and structural drawings.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and/or structural steel, including pipe racks, platforms, supports, skids, and related assemblies, according to drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications.
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after welding.
• Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; follow weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control or continuity requirements where used.
• Support the hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment setting and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld package.
• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderly.
• Open and close work areas, including protection, fire watch and hot-work permits, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset.
• Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorization.
• Immediately report damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts.
• Support punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnover.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED