Lead Welder – Stainless Pipe, 2nd Shift

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in South Texas (Starbase) seeks a Lead Welder for the 2nd shift to direct welding teams on stainless steel pipe work and complex fabrications. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality oversight, and timely project delivery across multiple initiatives.

You will mentor welders and contractors, coordinate with materials management, fabrication, QC, and engineering teams, and ensure adherence to welding procedures and drawings. Strong communication with leadership is essential.

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

Skills

Leadership

Pipe welding

Welding supervision

Job description

SpaceX in South Texas (Starbase) seeks a Lead Welder for the 2nd shift to direct welding teams on stainless steel pipe work and complex fabrications. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, quality oversight, and timely project delivery across multiple initiatives.

You will mentor welders and contractors, coordinate with materials management, fabrication, QC, and engineering teams, and ensure adherence to welding procedures and drawings. Strong communication with leadership is essential.