Starship Welding Lead — Night Shift Supervisor

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Welding (Starship) for night shift to lead welding operations on critical launch projects at Cape Canaveral. You will develop procedures, oversee weld quality, mentor junior welders, and ensure adherence to AWS codes while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires hands-on expertise in GTAW, FCAW, TIG, and GMAW, effective team leadership, and the ability to interpret complex drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of professional welding experience: GTAW, FCAW, TIG, or GMAW.
• 2+ years leading a team or project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures.
• Assist with tooling and fixturing designs for weld operation.
• Select base material and welding material.
• Control production weld quality.
• Utilize welding codes and standards.
• Provide personnel management and supervision, including mentorship of junior welders.
• Enforce site and personnel safety.
• Review and edit documentation, including work reports and record keeping.
• Supervise and support the welding team on launch projects.
• Assess candidates and provide hiring recommendations.
• Plan and schedule work, assign tasks, and evaluate completed work.
• Monitor and approve employee timekeeping.

Skills

GTAW

FCAW

TIG

GMAW

Team leadership

Reading weld symbols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical trade school certificate

Tools

AWS D1.1

AWS D1.6

AWS D1.2

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Supervisor, Welding (Starship) for night shift to lead welding operations on critical launch projects at Cape Canaveral. You will develop procedures, oversee weld quality, mentor junior welders, and ensure adherence to AWS codes while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires hands-on expertise in GTAW, FCAW, TIG, and GMAW, effective team leadership, and the ability to interpret complex drawings.