Senior Welder – Starship Launch Hardware

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Florida is seeking a highly skilled Welder (Starship Launch Hardware) to join our fabrication team. You will weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW on carbon, stainless and aluminum structures, including tubing and piping for starship hardware.

Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, coordinating with the lead welder on procedures, and continuously improving processes to reduce turnaround times while maintaining safety and quality in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years welding experience in fabrication environments with FCAW or GTAW on SCH 10 pipe.
• Experience following welding codes (AWS D1.1/1.2/1.6, D17.1, or ASME IX).

Responsibilities

• Weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing and piping
• Cut, trim, fit and fabricate weldments to dimensions using standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Collaborate with lead welder to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Skills

Welding expertise

Reading drawings

Safety consciousness

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

GTAW equipment

FCAW equipment

Pipe fitting tools

Overhead cranes & forklifts

Measuring instruments

Job description

SpaceX in Florida is seeking a highly skilled Welder (Starship Launch Hardware) to join our fabrication team. You will weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW on carbon, stainless and aluminum structures, including tubing and piping for starship hardware.

Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, coordinating with the lead welder on procedures, and continuously improving processes to reduce turnaround times while maintaining safety and quality in a high-paced environment.