TIG Welder, Heatshield (Starship)

SpaceX

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. TIG WELDER, HEATSHIELD (STARSHIP) Thermal hardware fabricators are responsible for building and integrating the subassemblies required to protect the Starship vehicle on re-entry. As a thermal hardware fabricator, you will partner with an elite team of other fabricators, technicians, and engineers to rapidly build structures required to secure the thermal protection system (heatshield) to the vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience with TIG welding in a manufacturing environment or certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program within the last 2 years

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in TIG welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum and titanium
Highly proficient in tube cutting, grinding and fabrication
Highly experience in class A welds
Certifications with AWS D17.1 and D1.2
Knowledge in DC welding techniques, and engineering requirements
Knowledge in standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
Knowledge in occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
Knowledge in arc air procedures and equipment
Experience in overhead cranes and forklifts
Use of precision measuring instruments
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Responsibilities

Weld GTAW class A welds; cut, trim, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling
Collaborate with lead welder to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Weld assembly and fabrication of various small to large scale structures and assemblies
Effectively communicate with management/supervisors, engineering staff and planners to achieve build efficiency
Modify repair, assemble, and install launch vehicles
Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner
Install and assemble custom and off-the-shelf tooling and machinery for building primary tank structure
Setup of safety equipment and work platforms at elevation
Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)