Orbital Tube Welder (Fluid Systems)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ year of welding, machining or manufacturing experience OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics

Nice To Haves

• Certification from a formal orbital weld training program
• 3+ years of orbital welding experience
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
• TIG welding and clean room experience
• Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures to setup and operate the orbital welding system
• Work from blueprints and approved drawings
• Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in the welding operation
• Perform setup of the welding system
• Assemble and calibrate liquid controllers and systems as required
• Inspect all completed assemblies using the borescope inspection system
• Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for the welding system
• Maintain a clean work area
• Maintain a file of all work records

Benefits

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees