Orbital Tube Welder: Aerospace Manifolds

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term cash awards

Health vision dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring for an Orbital Tube Welder, Manifolds, in Hawthorne, CA. You will set up and operate COPV manifolds welding systems, read blueprints, prepare tubing, perform pressure tests, and inspect welds with borescope equipment.

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year in welding/manufacturing or a related certificate. Shift flexibility and overtime are expected in a fast-paced aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year welding, machining or manufacturing experience or a certificate from an accredited trade program in A&P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate COPV Manifolds orbital welding system according to procedures.
• Work from blueprints and approved drawings.
• Cut and prepare tubing and fittings for welding.
• Perform system setup and pressure testing per specifications.
• Inspect assemblies using borescope inspection system.
• Maintain organized toolbox and a clean work area.
• Handle COPV bottle lifting operations with an overhead crane.
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Welding experience

Machining experience

Trade program certificate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Orbital welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Clean room equipment

Job description

SpaceX is hiring for an Orbital Tube Welder, Manifolds, in Hawthorne, CA. You will set up and operate COPV manifolds welding systems, read blueprints, prepare tubing, perform pressure tests, and inspect welds with borescope equipment.

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year in welding/manufacturing or a related certificate. Shift flexibility and overtime are expected in a fast-paced aerospace setting.