Lead Pipe Welder, Starship Launch Fabrication

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for the Starbase facility in South Texas on the 2nd shift to lead welding teams, oversee pipe welding operations, and ensure quality across multiple projects for Starship fabrication.

The role requires hands-on leadership, proficiency in stainless steel pipe welding, and the ability to coordinate with fabrication, engineering, and quality teams. ITAR awareness and strict safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of welding teams and ability to coach and mentor.
• Minimum 3+ years of pipe welding experience, including stainless steel piping.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and hands-on support to the welding team.
• Coach, mentor, and train team members as needed.
• Communicate status updates to leadership and customers.
• Support safety, quality, and throughput standards across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Pipe welding

Welding

Team mentoring

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years pipe welding

1+ years structural welding

Tools

Arc air equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for the Starbase facility in South Texas on the 2nd shift to lead welding teams, oversee pipe welding operations, and ensure quality across multiple projects for Starship fabrication.

The role requires hands-on leadership, proficiency in stainless steel pipe welding, and the ability to coordinate with fabrication, engineering, and quality teams. ITAR awareness and strict safety standards apply.