Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder)

Frontdoor Defense; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Comprehensive medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Accrual of paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, California, seeks a Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder) to oversee orbital tube welder operations, drive efficiency and quality, and mentor a growing manufacturing team. You will coordinate training, onboarding, and safety compliance while maintaining strong communication with leadership.

The role requires 2nd shift availability, lifting capability, and the ability to optimize line performance. SpaceX offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in manufacturing, production, or testing environment.
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project.
• Engineering degree and 5+ years in operational leadership.
• Crane Operator Certification.
• Time management, scheduling and organizational skills.
• Lean Six Sigma program experience.
• Understanding of rigging equipment (shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists).
• Ability to write lift plans and determine appropriate lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations to achieve rate, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and organize training opportunities for continuous learning.
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Ensure safety, ethics, and professional standards.
• Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals.
• Evaluate and improve each station for optimal efficiency.
• Maintain communication between staff and senior executives on procedures and policies.
• Manage flow of raw materials and resources within Precision Tube Fabrication.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Be available for 2nd shift, extended hours, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
• Travel for short or extended trips as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Safety management

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in manufacturing

Engineering degree + 5+ years leadership

Tools

Crane Operator Certification

Job description

Supervisor, Production (Orbital Tube Welder)

Oversee orbital tube welder production to meet schedule, quality, and safety targets

Location: Hawthorne, California

Compensation: $115,000 - 155,000 USD / year

About The Role

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations within the facility to achieve and maintain rate, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Participate in the ongoing development and improvement of each employee by creating training and organizing opportunities for continuous learning
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires
• Ensure compliance with safety, ethics, and professional standards within the facility
• Organize, monitor, and prioritize tasks to meet production goals
• Evaluate and fix/improve each station within the production operation to ensure optimal efficiency
• Maintain communication between employees and senior executives to ensure procedures and policies are well-understood and followed
• Manage the flow of raw materials and other resources within Precision Tube Fabrication
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing, production, or testing environment
• 1+ years of experience leading a team or project
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 5+ years in operational leadership
• Crane Operator Certification
• Time management, scheduling and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience developing and working within company specific Lean Six Sigma programs
• Understanding of all rigging equipment – shackles, straps, slings, rope, hoists, etc.
• Ability to calculate and determine appropriate lifting equipment and write lift plans
• Strong working knowledge of lifting signals and communications
• Manufacturing planning
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to build and maintain consistently winning and cohesive teams
• Computer skills and knowledge of collaboration tools
• Experience monitoring and continuously improving product quality, cost and lead times
• Must be available to work 2nd shift schedules, extended hours, and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed

Pay Range: $115,000.00 - $155,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

• May also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to comprehensive medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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