Structural Welder, Stage 0 Ground Fabrication (Starship)

SpaceX • Starbase, TX, TX

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Join an elite team of structural fitters and welders at Starbase, TX. As a stage 0 ground support equipment (GSE) structural welder, you’ll work on complex structural launch hardware and test stands at high speed alongside world-class teammates, directly contributing to vehicle testing and historic Starship launches from the Texas coast.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding - Gas-shielded (FCAW-G), experience from a vocational welding program qualifies

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience using FCAW-G welding
• Ability to read welding symbols per AWS 2.4
• Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fit and weld carbon structure using FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW processes
• 3+ years of blueprint reading experience directly related to structural weldments.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, welding techniques, and practices of the welding trade
• 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/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments for the construction and repair of site structural weldments on time, safely, and in a professional manner
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test and launch hardware
• Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments
• Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1.
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED