Industrial Welder - Memphis

Maven Ventures; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is hiring an Industrial Welder to support the buildout of high-performance data centers. You will fit and weld large industrial piping and structural steel to ASME Section IX, collaborating with mechanical, structural, electrical and operations teams.

This is a full-time, onsite role with extensive travel to data center sites. You will read isometric and structural drawings, follow welding procedures, and ensure safe, high-quality welds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years welding large piping or structural steel
• Completion of welding apprenticeship or equivalent
• Willingness to travel to data center sites
• ASME Section IX qualification preferred
• OSHA 10 or similar training
• Ability to read isometric and structural drawings

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, and weld large-bore piping and/or structural steel per drawings and ASME IX WPS.
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; ensure proper fit-up and reinforcement.
• Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; adhere to weld maps and heat numbers.
• Support hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with bolt-up.
• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, and tools; keep work areas orderly.
• Follow safety rules: LOTO, PPE, hot-work permits; do not weld on live systems.
• Report damaged material, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts promptly.
• Support turnover activities including punch-list and NDE hold points.

Skills

Welding experience

TIG welding

SMAW welding

ASME Section IX

Reading drawings

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Welding apprenticeship

ASME IX qualification

Tools

GTAW (TIG)

SMAW (stick)

FCAW

AWS D1.1

Welding machines

Job description

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an Industrial Welder to support the buildout of SpaceXAI's high-performance data centers. In this hands-on role, you will fit and weld large industrial piping and structural steel to ASME Section IX and keep construction moving on our next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure.

You will work closely with mechanical, structural, electrical, and operations teams to weld pipe, supports, and structures from construction through turnover. This is a full-time, onsite role with significant travel to SpaceXAI data center sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and/or structural steel (pipe racks, platforms, supports, skids, and related assemblies) per drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications (WPS).
• Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after the weld.
• Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control / continuity requirements where used.
• Support hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment set and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld package.
• Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderly.
• Open and close work areas: protection, fire watch and hot-work permits, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately.
• Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorization.
• Report damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately.
• Support punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnover.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journey-level industrial construction welding experience: 3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel, completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship, or equivalent military experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience with GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and/or SMAW (stick) on carbon steel.
• Qualified to ASME Section IX, or ability to pass a pre-employment weld test to ASME Section IX in the process(es) and position(s) used on site.
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site.
• Ability to use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools safely.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and LOTO.
• Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.
• Experience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural members.
• Current ASME Section IX qualification (e.g. 6G) in GTAW on stainless and/or SMAW on carbon.
• Proficiency in both TIG-on-stainless and stick-on-carbon; FCAW a plus.
• AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 or equivalent training.
• Ability to read isometric, spool, and structural drawings.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXAI data center construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases.
• Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift and position moderate loads, stand and walk for a full shift, and wear PPE (including welding PPE) for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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