Structural Welder, Stage 0 Ground Fabrication (Starship)

Spacex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Texas is seeking an experienced Structural Welder for Stage 0 Ground Fabrication (Starship). You will join a fast-paced team building and repairing test and launch hardware, performing FCAW-G and other welding processes to exacting standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 2+ years FCAW-G experience; preferred candidates will read welding symbols and handle blueprint interpretation for carbon structure welding, with ability to travel and work shifts as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 2+ years of FCAW-G experience; vocational welding program qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments for site structural weldments on time and safely.
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components for test/launch hardware.
• Analyze drawings and specs to plan welding operations where procedures are unavailable.
• Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex weldments.
• Visually inspect welds per AWS D1.1 and maintain applicable licenses/certifications.
• Strive to improve operations and adapt to changing program needs.

Skills

FCAW-G welding

Welding symbols

Combo welder (FCAW/SMAW/GTAW/GMAW)

Blueprint reading

High-speed fabrication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Theodolite

Total station

Laser levels

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, STAGE 0 GROUND FABRICATION (STARSHIP)

Join an elite team of structural fitters and welders at Starbase, TX. As a stage 0 ground support equipment (GSE) structural welder, you’ll work on complex structural launch hardware and test stands at high speed alongside world-class teammates, directly contributing to vehicle testing and historic Starship launches from the Texas coast.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete welding assignments for the construction and repair of site structural weldments on time, safely, and in a professional manner
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test and launch hardware
• Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments
• Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1.
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• 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 - Gas-shielded (FCAW-G), experience from a vocational welding program qualifies

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience using FCAW-G welding
• Ability to read welding symbols per AWS 2.4
• Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fit and weld carbon structure using FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW processes
• 3+ years of blueprint reading experience directly related to structural weldments.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, welding techniques, and practices of the welding trade
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Experience with precision measuring instruments such as theodolite, total station, or laser levels.
• Experience in overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work multiple shifts and change shifts with minimal notice; flexibility required
• Ability to travel to different sites, as needed, up to 20% travel
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 10 hours per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day
• Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or greater per day
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre‑employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.
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