Pipe Welder, Stage 0 Ground Fabriciation (Starship) - Night Shift

SpaceX • Starbase, TX, TX

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Join an elite team of pipe fitters and welders at Starbase, TX. As a stage 0 ground support equipment (GSE) pipe welder, you’ll be directly responsible for executing precision fits and high-integrity welds on complex GSE pipe systems that directly enable vehicle testing and historic Starship flights from the Texas coast.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience using gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) or gas metal arc welding (GMAW - STT/RMD) on stainless steel pipe

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience using GTAW, GMAW (STT/RMD), or FCAW-G on stainless steel piping systems
• 2+ years experience on duplex stainless steel (any process)
• 3+ years of pipe fitting experience
• 3+ years of blueprint/isometric drawing reading experience directly relating to pipe systems
• Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, AWS/ASME codes, and engineering requirements
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Experience with precision measuring instruments such as theodolite, total station, or laser levels
• Experience in overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Responsibilities

• Fit and weld complex stainless steel piping systems using various welding processes (manual and semi-automatic) for launch and test sites
• Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Ability to visually inspect per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 (normal and high-pressure service) with proper training
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

What This Job Offers

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