Aerospace TIG Welder: Precision Fabrication & Assembly

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Vision, and Dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a TIG Welder (Falcon) in Hawthorne, CA to weld, assemble and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assemblies. Read blueprints, use precision tools and follow detailed work instructions to ensure components meet aerospace standards.

Requires a high school diploma and 1+ years of TIG welding or a welding certification; preferred candidates have 5+ years of experience with stainless, carbon steel or aluminum, and familiarity with AWS D17.1/D1.2.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of TIG welding experience or a welding certification.

Responsibilities

• Weld, assemble and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assembly components.
• Use torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers with precision.
• Follow procedures, specifications and test instructions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
• Operate various mechanical tools without instruction.
• Work with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment.
• Perform metal finishing including blending, filing and shearing.

Skills

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Tube fabrication

Heavy equipment operation

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma

Trade certificate in welding

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a TIG Welder (Falcon) in Hawthorne, CA to weld, assemble and fabricate fluid systems and sub-assemblies. Read blueprints, use precision tools and follow detailed work instructions to ensure components meet aerospace standards.

Requires a high school diploma and 1+ years of TIG welding or a welding certification; preferred candidates have 5+ years of experience with stainless, carbon steel or aluminum, and familiarity with AWS D17.1/D1.2.