Lead Structural Welder - Night Shift, Aerospace Facility

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Structural Welder for the night shift at our Starbase launch site. The role involves leading the welding team, coordinating tasks, and ensuring high quality welds on piping and structural steel for site infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of structural welding experience, knowledge of welding techniques and metallurgy, and the ability to work in a high-paced, safety-conscious environment. Overtime and night shifts are required where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of structural welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and offer daily support to the welding team
• Orient new team members; assist in scheduling daily work assignments and procedures
• Coach, mentor, and train team members
• Report status to leadership and customers
• Ensure safety, quality, and throughput on welding projects
• Complete welding assignments for site structural stands on time and safely
• Coordinate with support groups and engineering on weld procedures

Skills

Structural welding

Pipe welding

Team leadership

Welding procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Arc welding

Measuring tools

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

LEAD STRUCTURAL WELDER - NIGHT SHIFT

We are currently seeking individuals to fill a lead welder position at our Starbase launch site. This position requires skill in a specialized trade to complete welding requirements and operational needs. The position is responsible for welding piping, structural steel, and other facility equipment and infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and offer daily support to the welding team
• Orient new team members; assist in assigning and reassigning tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments; and assist others on work procedures and ensure the performance standards are met
• Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members
• Report status and issues to leadership and customers
• Support leadership in de-escalation of conflict, following company policies, and setting and enforcing a high bar for quality and throughput
• Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner
• Coordinate work with support groups such as flight control, other fabrication and civil organizations, and engineering
• Collaborate with the welding lead coordinator to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of structural welding experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of metal fabrication experience
• 3+ years leading small weld teams
• 3+ years of pipe welding experience
• 1+ years of experience working at a launch, test, or production site
• Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Knowledge of arc air procedures and equipment
• Experience with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Experience with precision measuring instruments
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Anticipated hours for this role are 6:00 p.m. - 4:30 a.m., Monday - Friday
• Must be available for overtime and weekends, depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Must be able to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, and lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to work on ladders and lifts at elevated heights up to 300 feet with appropriate safety equipment
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, and rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Valid driver’s license
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 10 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75 pounds unassisted between 1 and 2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50 pounds unassisted between 1 and 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or more per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights up to 300 feet, in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review
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