Lead Welder - Day Shift, Welding Team Lead

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Welding (Starship) for day shift in Florida to lead welding operations on launch projects. You will develop welding procedures, select materials, and supervise a welding team, ensuring quality and safety, while coordinating with project leads.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, mentoring junior welders, and planning work with attention to timelines and safety standards. ITAR compliance and capability to pass background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of professional welding experience in GTAW, FCAW, TIG, or GMAW.
• 2+ years leading a team or project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures.
• Assist with tooling/fixturing designs for weld operations.
• Select base and welding materials.
• Control production weld quality and review documentation.
• Lead welding team and provide mentorship.
• Ensure safety and compliance, including ITAR requirements.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work; monitor timekeeping.

Skills

GTAW welding

FCAW welding

TIG welding

GMAW welding

team leadership

planning and scheduling

reading weld drawings

Education

High school diploma

Technical trade certificate

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

AWS D1.6 knowledge

AWS D1.2 knowledge

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Welding (Starship) for day shift in Florida to lead welding operations on launch projects. You will develop welding procedures, select materials, and supervise a welding team, ensuring quality and safety, while coordinating with project leads.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, mentoring junior welders, and planning work with attention to timelines and safety standards. ITAR compliance and capability to pass background checks are required.