Lead Welding Supervisor, Starship – Day Shift

Spacex; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Supervisor, Welding (Starship) for day shift to lead welding operations on critical Starship projects. You will develop procedures, oversee quality, review documentation, and mentor junior welders.

The role requires hands-on welding expertise, strong leadership, and ability to work under demanding, high-altitude/outdoor conditions; ITAR constraints apply and safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional welding experience with GTAW, FCAW, TIG, or GMAW
• 2+ years of experience leading a team or project
• Experience managing more than 10 employees
• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2
• Aluminum GTAW and GMAW experience
• Technical trade school certificate
• Capable of cutting, polishing, and etching weld test samples
• Experience with Inconel welding and fabrication

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures
• Assist with tooling and fixturing designs required for weld operation
• Select base material and welding material
• Control production weld quality
• Utilize welding codes and standards
• Provide personnel management and supervision, including mentorship of junior welders
• Enforce site and personnel safety
• Review and edit documentation, including work reports and record keeping
• Supervise and provide daily support to the launch projects welding team
• Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process
• Plan and schedule work, assign work, and assess completed work
• Monitor and approve employee time keeping records
• Communicate performance standards and ratings

Job description

SpaceX in the United States is seeking a Supervisor, Welding (Starship) for day shift to lead welding operations on critical Starship projects. You will develop procedures, oversee quality, review documentation, and mentor junior welders.

The role requires hands-on welding expertise, strong leadership, and ability to work under demanding, high-altitude/outdoor conditions; ITAR constraints apply and safety compliance is essential.