Lead Welder (Starship Launch Hardware) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder for Starship Launch Hardware across multiple shifts in Florida. You will lead welding teams, lay out and fabricate components for launch structures and pressure vessels, and coach contractors while ensuring adherence to weld procedures and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years in structural welding, 3+ years in piping/pressure vessels, and proficiency in multiple welding methods and blueprint interpretation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 5+ years of structural fabrication and welding experience.
• 3+ years of piping system or pressure vessel fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of welders during build and repair operations for launch, recovery, and post-launch refurbishment.
• Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structures, launch component supports, and pressure vessels.
• Lead contract welders when job size and schedule require increased team sizes; train and monitor the work quality of contractors.
• Orient new team members and assign/reassign tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments and inform others of work procedures to ensure performance standards are met.
• Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members.
• Communicate with the team on assignments, projects, problems, deadlines, and issues for review.
• Problem solve and collaborate on SpaceX tasks and assignments.
• Ensure that all welding staff members follow the proper weld procedure.
• Provide information on material and rod size, and accurately assess material needs for each welding project.

Skills

Team leadership

Welding and fabrication

Blueprint reading

Cutting processes (plasma/oxyacetylene

Various welding processes (FCAW/GMAW/G

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

LEAD WELDER (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE) – MULTIPLE SHIFTS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of welders during build and repair operations for launch, recovery, and post-launch refurbishment
• Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structures, launch component supports, and pressure vessels
• Lead contract welders when job size and schedule require increased team sizes; train and monitor the work quality of contractors
• Orient new team members and assign/reassign tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments and inform others of work procedures to ensure performance standards are met
• Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members
• Communicate with the team on assignments, projects, problems, deadlines, and issues for review
• Problem solve and collaborate on SpaceX tasks and assignments
• Ensure that all welding staff members follow the proper weld procedure
• Provide information on material and rod size, and accurately assess material needs for each welding project

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of structural fabrication and welding experience
• 3+ years of piping system or pressure vessel fabrication experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of leading small teams of people
• 5+ years of experience welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel projects
• 5+ years of experience in layout and fabrication experience
• Knowledge of TIG welding processes
• Experience working with overhead cranes and forklifts
• Proficient in blueprint reading and layout
• Proficient in plasma cutting and oxyacetylene cutting
• Proficient in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Must be available to work all required shift hours and be available to work overtime and weekends as needed
  • 1st Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday
  • 2nd Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday
• Must be able to travel – up to 25%
• Must be able to perform the following functions: standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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