Welder (Starship Launch Hardware) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, FL

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About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Welder for Starship launch hardware. The role involves welding and fabricating structural shapes, tubing, and piping made from carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The welder uses FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW processes, follows engineering drawings and specifications, and collaborates with a lead welder to determine appropriate procedures and materials. The position requires working one of two overnight schedules and may involve overtime and weekend work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 1 year of welding experience in a fabrication environment using FCAW or GTAW on Schedule 10 pipe.
• Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
• Ability to work one of the listed overnight shifts and all required shift hours.
• Availability for overtime and weekend work as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
• Ability to work outdoors in high heat and humidity, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Must meet stated ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of professional GTAW experience with Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe or Schedule 10 carbon steel pipe.
• At least 5 years of professional FCAW experience with stainless steel or carbon steel.
• Welding qualifications under one or more of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, AWS D17.1, or ASME Section IX.
• High proficiency in tube and pipe cutting, grinding, and fabrication.
• Knowledge of DC and GTAW welding techniques and engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective trade safety precautions.
• Knowledge of arc air procedures and equipment.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.

Responsibilities

• Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and piping using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW processes.
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments to specified dimensions using standard welding trade tools, materials, motions, and practices.
• Collaborate with the lead welder to assess the correct welding procedure, material type, and rod size for each project.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations when procedural information is unavailable.
• Work to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline processes, and cooperate with others.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED