TIG Welder, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

SpaceXHawthorne, CA
Onsite

About The Position

This TIG Welding position is on our Raptor engine system team which powers our Starship & Super Heavy rocket system. The team is responsible for the construction and assembly of fluid systems for the Raptor rocket engine.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience with aerospace TIG welding
  • 1+ years of experience fitting welded assemblies
  • Able to work overtime hours and weekends as needed
  • Able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
  • Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

  • 3+ years of experience in welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum or titanium
  • Highly proficient in tube (small and large diameter up to 6”) cutting grinding and fabrication
  • Proficient in blue print reading and lay out
  • Knowledge and experience completing welds that pass visual before being X-rayed or dye penned
  • Certification with AWS D17.1 and D1.2
  • Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts

Responsibilities

  • Welding, assembly, and fabrication of various fluid systems and various sub-assembly components.
  • Repair casting defects via grinding, welding and blending.
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations; read and interpret work instructions and part drawings (blueprints and CAD).
  • Use precision calibrated tools –micrometers, depth gauges and calipers.
  • Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease process time, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly.
  • Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.).
  • Conduct in-process inspection.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Take operational ownership of the weld area equipment and processes.
  • Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Various other discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 10 or more paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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