TIG Welder, Combustion Devices (RAPTOR)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

6d•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.

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.