Starship Welding Lead - Day Shift

Starlink; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, based near Cape Canaveral, FL, seeks a Supervisor, Welding (Starship) for the day shift to lead a welding team on Starship projects. You will develop procedures, select materials, and ensure quality and safety in all welding activities.

Experience in GTAW/FCAW/TIG/GMAW and 2+ years in leadership is required; ITAR considerations apply and candidates must pass a background check. This role reports to the launch welding team leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of professional welding experience with GTAW, FCAW, TIG, or GMAW.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team or a project.
• Experience managing more than 10 employees (preferred).
• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4 (preferred).
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2 (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures.
• Assist with tooling and fixturing designs for weld operation.
• Select base and welding materials.
• Control production weld quality.
• Utilize welding codes and standards.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to junior welders.
• Enforce safety on site and with personnel.
• Review and edit documentation.
• Supervise daily welding team on launch projects.
• Assess candidates and provide hiring recommendations.
• Plan and schedule work; assign and review completed tasks.
• Monitor and approve timekeeping records.
• Define performance standards and give team direction.

Skills

GTAW

FCAW

TIG

GMAW

Team leadership

Drawings interpretation

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Aluminum GTAW/GMAW experience

Metal fabrication experience

Education

High school diploma

Technical trade school certificate

Job description

SpaceX, based near Cape Canaveral, FL, seeks a Supervisor, Welding (Starship) for the day shift to lead a welding team on Starship projects. You will develop procedures, select materials, and ensure quality and safety in all welding activities.

Experience in GTAW/FCAW/TIG/GMAW and 2+ years in leadership is required; ITAR considerations apply and candidates must pass a background check. This role reports to the launch welding team leadership.