Lead Welder - 2nd Shift: Precision Fabrication Leader

Starlink; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for the 2nd shift in Texas to lead and mentor the welding crew while coordinating with multiple teams on aerospace construction projects. The role requires strong leadership, welding expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities include training, reporting, and ensuring weld procedures and materials meet project requirements, with flexibility for overtime and site conditions. ITAR compliance and a safety-first mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• 7+ years of welding experience with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW.

Responsibilities

• Lead and offer daily support to the welding team.
• Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members and contractors.
• Report status and issues to leadership and customers through emails, updates to web pages, or similar means; ensure clocking discipline to enable tracking of job status.
• Support leadership in de-escalation of conflict, following company policies, and setting/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 (flight control, other fab/civil organizations, engineering, etc.).
• Collaborate with welding leadership to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project; ensure that all information and requirements are communicated to contractors working on those projects
• 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

Skills

Team leadership

Welding expertise

Safety compliance

Training/coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for the 2nd shift in Texas to lead and mentor the welding crew while coordinating with multiple teams on aerospace construction projects. The role requires strong leadership, welding expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities include training, reporting, and ensuring weld procedures and materials meet project requirements, with flexibility for overtime and site conditions. ITAR compliance and a safety-first mindset are essential.