Lead Orbital Tube Welder - 2nd Shift Supervisor

Frontdoor Defense; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Comprehensive medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Accrual of paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, seeks a Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder) to oversee orbital tube welder operations, drive efficiency and quality, and mentor a growing manufacturing team. You will coordinate training, onboarding, and safety compliance while maintaining strong communication with leadership.

The role requires 2nd shift availability, lifting capability, and the ability to optimize line performance. SpaceX offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in manufacturing, production, or testing environment.
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project.
• Engineering degree and 5+ years in operational leadership.
• Crane Operator Certification.
• Time management, scheduling and organizational skills.
• Lean Six Sigma program experience.
• Understanding of rigging equipment (shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists).
• Ability to write lift plans and determine appropriate lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations to achieve rate, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and organize training opportunities for continuous learning.
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Ensure safety, ethics, and professional standards.
• Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals.
• Evaluate and improve each station for optimal efficiency.
• Maintain communication between staff and senior executives on procedures and policies.
• Manage flow of raw materials and resources within Precision Tube Fabrication.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Be available for 2nd shift, extended hours, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
• Travel for short or extended trips as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Safety management

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in manufacturing

Engineering degree + 5+ years leadership

Tools

Crane Operator Certification

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, seeks a Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder) to oversee orbital tube welder operations, drive efficiency and quality, and mentor a growing manufacturing team. You will coordinate training, onboarding, and safety compliance while maintaining strong communication with leadership.

The role requires 2nd shift availability, lifting capability, and the ability to optimize line performance. SpaceX offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits.