Starship Pipe Welder: Piping & Structural Fabrication

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas, is seeking a Pipe Welder (Starship) to weld piping, structural steel and facility equipment for construction and test sites. You will read drawings, prepare welds, and work under a lead welder to meet AWS/ASME standards in high-pressure service.

This role requires TIG welding experience, process piping exposure, and physical stamina for day or night shifts, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of TIG (GTAW) welding per ASME B31.3 normal/high‑pressure service
• 1+ years in a process piping environment with measurement tools to dimension piping runs

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments for construction and repair of sites’ structural stands on time, safely and professionally
• Cut, trim or scarf metal objects and fabricate components per drawings for testing structures
• Under lead welder, plan welding operations where procedures aren’t specified
• Weld components and assemble structural forms using hand welding and flame-cutting equipment
• Visually inspect welds per AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3 with proper training
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses or certifications as required
• Strive to improve operations, reduce turnaround times and collaborate effectively
• Perform other duties to ensure safe, efficient operations

Skills

TIG welding

Process piping

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Laser level

Transit

Plumb line

Spirit level

Inclinometer

Job description

SpaceX in Starbase, Texas, is seeking a Pipe Welder (Starship) to weld piping, structural steel and facility equipment for construction and test sites. You will read drawings, prepare welds, and work under a lead welder to meet AWS/ASME standards in high-pressure service.

This role requires TIG welding experience, process piping exposure, and physical stamina for day or night shifts, with overtime as needed.