Lead Welder, Pipe - Starship Launch Fabrication

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for its Starbase facility in South Texas. You will lead welding teams, oversee pipe welding of stainless steel, and manage multiple projects. The role emphasizes daily coordination, quality oversight, and collaboration with contractors.

Responsibilities include coaching, communicating status to leadership and customers, and ensuring proper weld procedures. Candidates should have welding expertise and the ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

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.
• Coordinate activities with materials management, fabrication technicians, quality control, and engineering customers.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Team leadership

Welding knowledge

Metrology

Arc air procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for its Starbase facility in South Texas. You will lead welding teams, oversee pipe welding of stainless steel, and manage multiple projects. The role emphasizes daily coordination, quality oversight, and collaboration with contractors.

Responsibilities include coaching, communicating status to leadership and customers, and ensuring proper weld procedures. Candidates should have welding expertise and the ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.