TIG Welder, Combustion Devices (Raptor) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

About The Position

This TIG welding position is on SpaceX’s Raptor engine system team, which powers the Starship and Super Heavy rocket system. The team constructs and assembles fluid systems for the Raptor rocket engine. The role involves welding, assembling, and fabricating fluid systems and sub-assembly components, as well as repairing casting defects. This is a second-shift role, scheduled from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM, with overtime and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of aerospace TIG welding experience.
At least 1 year of experience fitting welded assemblies.
Able to work overtime and weekends as needed.
Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted.
Able to stand for at least 8 hours.
Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility 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

At least 3 years of welding experience with one or more of these materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum, or titanium.
High proficiency in cutting, grinding, and fabricating tubes of small and large diameters up to 6 inches.
Proficiency in blueprint reading and layout.
Knowledge and experience completing welds that pass visual inspection before X-ray or dye-penetrant inspection.
AWS D17.1 and D1.2 certification.
Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

Weld, assemble, and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assembly components.
Repair casting defects through grinding, welding, and blending.
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations; read and interpret work instructions, blueprints, and CAD drawings.
Use precision calibrated tools, including micrometers, depth gauges, and calipers.
Make ongoing efforts to improve operations, reduce process time, streamline workflows, and work cooperatively with others.
Operate general shop equipment and vehicles, including forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.
Conduct in-process inspections.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Take operational ownership of weld-area equipment and processes.
Take initiative in problem solving, cost reduction, and process improvement.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for 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.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various other discounts and perks.
May accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.