Lead Welder, Pipe - Starship Launch Fabrication

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for its Starbase facility in South Texas. The role requires leadership of welding teams, expertise in stainless steel pipe welding, and oversight of multiple projects.

The Lead Welder coordinates daily work scopes while ensuring quality for welders and contractors. Responsibilities include hands-on leadership, coaching, safety, and coordination with support groups to meet production goals and maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 3+ years of pipe welding experience.
• 1+ years of structural welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and hands-on support to the welding team.
• Assist the supervisor with coaching, mentoring, and training team members.
• Communicate status updates and issues to leadership and customers.
• Support leadership in safety adherence and quality standards.
• Coordinate activities with materials management, fabrication technicians, quality control, and engineering customers.
• Verify correct weld procedures, material type, and rod size for projects.
• Review drawings to plan welding operations when details are missing.
• Obtain and maintain all required licenses or certifications.
• Improve operations to reduce turnaround times and foster teamwork.

Skills

Leadership experience

Welding techniques

Ferrous & non-ferrous metals

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measuring instruments

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding gauges

Welding equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for its Starbase facility in South Texas. The role requires leadership of welding teams, expertise in stainless steel pipe welding, and oversight of multiple projects.

The Lead Welder coordinates daily work scopes while ensuring quality for welders and contractors. Responsibilities include hands-on leadership, coaching, safety, and coordination with support groups to meet production goals and maintain high standards.