Structural Welder (Night Shift)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Structural Welder for night shifts to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing welding assignments for the construction and repair of structural stands, ensuring quality and safety in every task. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with various welding techniques and a strong understanding of engineering specifications. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with the potential for overtime, making it perfect for those who thrive under pressure and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the aerospace industry. Join a team that is pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with flux-cored arc welding.
• Knowledge of welding techniques and AWS/ASME codes.

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments for construction and repair of structural stands.
• Analyze engineering drawings to plan welding operations.

Skills

Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Welding Techniques

Metallurgy Knowledge

Occupational Safety Precautions

Precision Measuring Instruments

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Tools

Hand Welding Equipment

Flame-Cutting Equipment

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.

STRUCTURAL WELDER, GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (NIGHT SHIFT)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete welding assignments and procedures for 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 flux-cored arc welding (FCAW).

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 5:00 pm - 3:30 am.
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, and lifting up to 25lbs. unassisted.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights (up to 300 feet).
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required.
• 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.

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.