Welding Inspector Specialist

SpaceX • Brownsville, TX

2h

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a Welding Inspector Specialist to inspect weldments and determine whether they meet the acceptance criteria of applicable codes, standards, drawings, and other requirements. The role involves interpreting specifications, documenting and communicating weld-quality acceptance or rejection, and recommending, approving, and visually inspecting repairs. The specialist also selects or develops welding procedure specifications (WPS), completes welder qualification records, applies industry or internal inspection requirements, and uses a theodolite and other tools to assist with or verify layout.

The position typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., excluding overtime. Flexibility to work multiple shifts and change shifts with minimal notice is required. Travel to different sites may be required, up to 20%. The work may involve extreme outdoor conditions, fumes, odors, and noise, as well as work at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and around heavy equipment and machinery. The role has substantial physical demands, including extended standing, sitting, walking, overhead reaching, kneeling, crouching, climbing, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, and twisting. A pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical may be required to confirm the ability to perform the work safely.

To comply with U.S. export regulations, applicants must meet the stated ITAR eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required 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 multiple shifts and change shifts with minimal notice.
• Ability to travel to different sites as needed, up to 20%.
• Ability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, and while operating heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including standing, sitting, walking, overhead reaching, pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and twisting.
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for six or more hours per day and in extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, and rain.
• Ability to work in an environment with fumes, odors, and noise.
• Must meet the stated U.S. 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 preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience with oxy-acetylene, fitting, arc gouging, and electronic welding equipment.
• General mechanical skills in concrete, machining, and alignment/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, including aluminum alloys 6061 and 2219, various grades of stainless steel, Inconel, and Monel.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine whether weldments meet the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard, or document.
• Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with drawing requirements.
• Use a computer to compile and submit data on acceptance or rejection of weld quality and for inter-office communications.
• 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 help ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

What This Job Offers

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