Welder (Starship Launch Hardware) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX • Cape Canaveral, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Welder to fabricate and assemble Starship launch hardware. The role uses multiple welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and piping. The Welder works with a lead welder, reviews engineering drawings and specifications, and contributes to improving work processes and maintaining an efficient work environment. The position requires working one of the listed day or night shifts, availability for overtime and weekends as needed, and the ability to work outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 1 year of welding experience in a fabrication environment using FCAW or GTAW on SCH 10 pipe.
• Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
• Ability to work one of the listed shifts: Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday, on days or nights.
• Availability for all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends 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 conditions such as high heat and humidity, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control 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 5 years of professional GTAW welding experience with SCH 10 stainless steel pipe or SCH 10 carbon steel pipe.
• At least 5 years of professional FCAW welding experience with stainless steel or carbon steel.
• Welding qualifications under one or more of the following codes: 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 safety precautions for the trade.
• 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 required dimensions using standard welding-trade tools, materials, motions, and practices.
• Collaborate with the lead welder to assess the appropriate weld 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 collaborate cooperatively.
• 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