Welding Inspector Specialist - Night Shift

SpaceX • Starbase, TX, TX

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About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Welding Inspector Specialist to inspect weldments against applicable code, standard, document, and drawing requirements. The role evaluates weld quality, interprets specifications, records inspection findings, and may recommend or approve repairs. It also includes selecting or developing welding procedure specifications, completing welder qualification records, and assisting with layout using a theodolite and other tools.

The position typically works Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., excluding overtime. The employee must be flexible to work multiple shifts or change shifts with minimal notice and travel to different sites as needed, up to 20%. Work may take place in extreme outdoor conditions and environments with fumes, odors, and noise. The role involves substantial standing, sitting, walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, lifting, and pushing or pulling, as well as working at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and around heavy equipment and machinery. A pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical may be required to confirm job capabilities.

Applicants must meet U.S. 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.

Requirements

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in weld inspection.
• At least 5 years of experience in structural or pipe fabrication and welding.
• Experience with nondestructive examination (NDE) methodologies and ultrasonic testing (UT) inspections.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., excluding overtime, and flexibility to work multiple shifts or change shifts with minimal notice.
• Ability to travel to different sites as needed, up to 20%.
• Ability to perform duties involving standing, kneeling, crouching, upper-body twisting, working in cramped positions and small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand.
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, and rain, and in environments with fumes, odors, and noise.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach overhead, and kneel or crouch for up to 10 hours per day; push or pull up to 75 pounds unassisted for 1–2 hours per day; lift or carry up to 50 pounds unassisted for 1–2 hours per day; climb ladders or stairs for up to 6 hours per day; and twist the upper body for up to 6 hours per day.
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or more per day.
• Ability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and while operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Must satisfy the stated U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• ASNT Level II certifications in magnetic particle inspection (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT), and visual welding inspection (VT).
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards, including AWS and ASME standards.
• D1.1 endorsement.
• At least 5 years of experience with oxy-acetylene, fitting, arc gouging, and electronic welding equipment.
• General mechanical skills in concrete, machining, and alignment or setting.
• Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
• Familiarity with aerospace materials such as aluminum 6061 and 2219, various grades of stainless steel, Inconel, and Monel.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine whether weldments meet acceptance criteria of applicable codes, standards, or documents.
• Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with drawing requirements.
• Use a computer to compile and submit weld-quality acceptance or rejection data and communicate with other offices.
• Evaluate weld quality, recommend and approve repairs, and visually inspect completed work.
• Select or develop welding procedure specifications (WPS) and complete welder qualification records.
• Apply industry standards or internal requirements to inspections as directed and based on site needs.
• Use a theodolite and other tools to assist with or confirm layout.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed