Aerospace TIG Welder – Chamber & Nozzle Assembly

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Disability & Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

Paid holidays (10+)

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a TIG Welder for the Raptor engine team, focusing on welding, assembly, and fabrication of fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy. You will read blueprints and CAD, use precision tools, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires 1+ years of aerospace TIG welding and welding assembly experience, with comfort operating forklifts and cranes. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years aerospace TIG welding experience.
• 1+ years fitting welded assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Welding, assembly, and fabrication of fluid systems and sub-assemblies.
• Repair casting defects via grinding, welding and blending.
• Interpret drawings and CAD/blueprints to plan welding operations.
• Use precision tools such as micrometers and calipers for inspection.
• Improve operations and reduce cycle times while maintaining quality.
• Operate shop equipment including forklifts and cranes.
• Conduct in-process inspection and maintain a clean work area.
• Own weld area equipment and pursue cost reductions.

Skills

Aerospace TIG welding

Welding & fabrication

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Calipers

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a TIG Welder for the Raptor engine team, focusing on welding, assembly, and fabrication of fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy. You will read blueprints and CAD, use precision tools, and contribute to process improvements in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires 1+ years of aerospace TIG welding and welding assembly experience, with comfort operating forklifts and cranes. Overtime and weekend work may be required.