Lead Welder, Pipe – Starship Launch Fabrication

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for the Starbase facility in South Texas on the 2nd shift to oversee multiple projects and welding teams. The role requires hands-on leadership of welders and contractors, with deep knowledge of stainless steel pipe welding and welding procedures.

Responsibilities include coaching, scheduling, coordinating with materials management, quality control, and engineering customers, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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 conflict de-escalation, adherence to company policies, and maintaining high standards for quality and throughput
• Coordinate activities with support groups including materials management, fabrication technicians, quality control, and engineering customers
• Partner with the welding supervisor and quality control to verify the correct weld procedure, material type, and rod size for each project
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations when procedural details are not provided
• Obtain and maintain all required licenses, operator permits, or certifications
• Improve operations continuously, reduce turnaround times, streamline processes, and foster cooperative teamwork
• Perform additional related duties as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment

Skills

Pipe welding

Leadership

Safety awareness

Metal fabrication

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for the Starbase facility in South Texas on the 2nd shift to oversee multiple projects and welding teams. The role requires hands-on leadership of welders and contractors, with deep knowledge of stainless steel pipe welding and welding procedures.

Responsibilities include coaching, scheduling, coordinating with materials management, quality control, and engineering customers, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.