TIG Welder, Aerospace Fluids for Raptor Engine

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a TIG Welder (Combustion Devices) for the Raptor engine system team in Hawthorne, CA. The role involves welding, assembling, and fabricating fluid systems and sub-assemblies for the rocket engine.

The ideal candidate has aerospace TIG welding experience and ability to read blueprints, with proficiency in shop tools and safety practices. Overtime and weekend shifts are required as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience with aerospace TIG welding.
• 1+ years of experience fitting welded assemblies.

Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for welding, assembly, and fabrication of various fluid systems and various sub-assembly components.
• Repair casting defects via grinding, welding and blending
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations; read and interpret work instructions and part drawings (blueprints and CAD)
• Use precision calibrated tools -micrometers, depth gauges and calipers
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease process time, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
• Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
• Conduct in-process inspection
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Take operational ownership of the weld area equipment and processes
• Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement

Skills

Aerospace TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Weld inspection

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

AWS D17.1

AWS D1.2

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a TIG Welder (Combustion Devices) for the Raptor engine system team in Hawthorne, CA. The role involves welding, assembling, and fabricating fluid systems and sub-assemblies for the rocket engine.

The ideal candidate has aerospace TIG welding experience and ability to read blueprints, with proficiency in shop tools and safety practices. Overtime and weekend shifts are required as needed.