TIG Welder, Heatshield (Starship)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; United States; In loco; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the United States is seeking a TIG Welder to build and integrate essential components for the Starship vehicle. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of TIG welding experience or a certificate from an accredited welding program. Preferred qualifications include over 10 years of experience with various materials and familiarity with safety procedures. Candidates should be prepared to work extended hours as needed and comply with U.S. government export regulations.

Competenze

• 1+ years of experience with TIG welding in a manufacturing environment or a certificate from an accredited program.
• Experience with stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum, and titanium.

Mansioni

• Weld GTAW class A welds and fabricate metal components.
• Collaborate with lead welder to assess procedures and materials.
• Modify, repair, and install launch vehicles.

Conoscenze

TIG welding

Metal fabrication

Tube cutting

MIG welding

Forklift operation

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Strumenti

General shop equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

TIG WELDER, HEATSHIELD (STARSHIP)

Thermal hardware fabricators are responsible for building and integrating the subassemblies required to protect the Starship vehicle on re‑entry. As a thermal hardware fabricator, you will partner with an elite team of other fabricators, technicians, and engineers to rapidly build structures required to secure the thermal protection system (heatshield) to the vehicle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weld GTAW class A welds; cut, trim, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling
• Collaborate with lead welder to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Weld assembly and fabrication of various small to large scale structures and assemblies
• Effectively communicate with management/supervisors, engineering staff and planners to achieve build efficiency
• Modify repair, assemble, and install launch vehicles
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner
• Install and assemble custom and off-the-shelf tooling and machinery for building primary tank structure
• Setup of safety equipment and work platforms at elevation
• Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience with TIG welding in a manufacturing environment or certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program within the last 2 years

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in TIG welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum and titanium
• Highly proficient in tube cutting, grinding and fabrication
• Highly experienced in class A welds
• Certifications with AWS D17.1 and D1.2
• Knowledge in DC welding techniques, and engineering requirements
• Knowledge in standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Knowledge in occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Knowledge in arc air procedures and equipment
• Experience in overhead cranes and forklifts
• Use of precision measuring instruments
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
• 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.