Supervisor, Welding (Starship) - Day Shift

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Supervisor, Welding for the Starship program on the day shift. The role supervises and supports the launch projects welding team, overseeing welding procedures, production quality, safety, scheduling, documentation, and personnel management. The position also contributes to hiring and performance assessment. Work may involve elevated heights, confined spaces, heavy machinery, extreme outdoor conditions, and exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 5 years of professional experience with one or more of GTAW, FCAW, TIG, or GMAW welding.
At least 2 years of experience leading a team or project.
Ability to pass a Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Ability to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
Ability to work at heights up to 300 feet, including using ladders.
Willingness to operate heavy machinery.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
Ability to work in extreme outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and ice, and in environments with fumes, odors, and noise.
Must meet applicable U.S. Government export 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

Experience managing more than 10 employees.
Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4.
Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2.
Aluminum GTAW and GMAW experience.
Technical trade school certificate.
Ability to cut, polish, and etch weld test samples.
Experience with Inconel welding and fabrication.

Responsibilities

Develop and evaluate welding procedures.
Assist with tooling and fixturing designs required for welding operations.
Select base and welding materials.
Control production weld quality.
Use applicable welding codes and standards.
Manage and supervise personnel, including mentoring junior welders.
Enforce site and personnel safety.
Review and edit documentation, including work reports and records.
Supervise and provide daily support to the launch projects welding team.
Assess candidates and provide recommendations during hiring.
Plan and schedule work, assign tasks, and assess completed work.
Monitor and approve employee timekeeping records.
Communicate performance measures, provide collaborative direction, and recommend performance standards and ratings.