Pipe Welder (Night Shift)

SpaceX; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Pennsylvania seeks a Pipe Welder for the night shift to complete welding assignments and fabricate components for site structures. You will interpret engineering drawings, work under a lead welder, and perform welds using TIG, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes.

Safety and training are required to meet AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3 standards. Expect overtime and outdoor conditions, with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments and procedures for site structures.
• Cut and fabricate metal components to required dimensions.
• Plan welding operations under supervision using drawings.
• Weld using hand processes and flame-cutting equipment.
• Visually inspect welds per AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3 with training.
• Maintain licenses or permits as required.
• Improve operations and reduce turnaround times.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

TIG welding

GTAW welding

SMAW welding

GMAW welding

FCAW welding

oxy-acetylene

fitting

arc gouging

metallurgy

AWS/ASME codes

Education

High school diploma

Tools

TIG torch

GTAW setup

SMAW equipment

GMAW equipment

arc gouging tools

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.

PIPE WELDER (NIGHT SHIFT)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner
• Cut, trim, or scarf metal objects, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test site structural forms
• Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Utilize hand welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld together metal components and parts to assemble structural forms
• Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 (normal and high-pressure service) with proper training
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience with tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) welding

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), oxy-acetylene, fitting, and arc gouging related to the trade
• Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, AWS/ASME codes, and engineering requirements
• Experience with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Knowledge of arc air procedures and equipment
• Experience with precision measuring instruments
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical hours for this position, excluding overtime, are 6:00 pm – 6:00 am
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Valid driver's license
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 10 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 and 2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 and 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. The candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

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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