Hot-Work Safety & Fabrication Technician

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Support Technician to assist with safe setup of hot work and confined space operations at the Starbase site. You will work with management, engineers, welders, fabrication and maintenance personnel, as well as contractors, to establish safe work areas and procedures.

You will monitor ongoing activities, recognize hazards early, and implement protective actions. The role includes hands-on assembly tasks and operating fire safety systems as part of a dynamic high‑hazard

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• OSHA-certified Fire Prevention Safety Training.
• 1+ years of experience working with fire detection systems.
• Ability to identify and implement efficient paths of action to finish assigned work.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and reports.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Understanding of hot work–generating processes and associated hazards.
• Basic understanding of flammable and combustible materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up areas for hot work/confined space entry to ensure safety of facility, equipment, and personnel.
• Monitor hot work/confined space entry and identify hazardous conditions; mitigate hazards.
• Recognize hazards and initiate protective actions, evacuate personnel if needed.
• Check in/out equipment and tools daily with site members.
• Keep non-essential personnel clear of hot work areas.
• Work with Environmental Health and Safety on hot work/confined space procedures.
• Understand and operate fire alarms, suppression systems, and fire extinguishers.
• Assist with hands-on build and fabrication tasks.

Skills

Safety procedures

Read technical manuals

Use precision measuring instruments

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fire detection systems

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Support Technician to assist with safe setup of hot work and confined space operations at the Starbase site. You will work with management, engineers, welders, fabrication and maintenance personnel, as well as contractors, to establish safe work areas and procedures.

You will monitor ongoing activities, recognize hazards early, and implement protective actions. The role includes hands-on assembly tasks and operating fire safety systems as part of a dynamic high‑hazard