Welder - Level 4/5

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Welder - Level 4/5 to join our team near Cape Canaveral. You will perform FCAW, GTAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structures and piping, and review drawings to plan weld operations. You will cut, fit, and fabricate weldments, collaborating with the lead welder to select procedures and materials.

Expect demanding shifts and safety-first practices. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of fabrication welding experience (FCAW or GTAW) and 10+

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience in fabrication with FCAW or GTAW on pipe (SCH 10)
• 10+ years GTAW experience on SCH 10 stainless/carbon steel pipes
• Qualified per codes such as AWS D1.1/D1.2/D1.6 or ASME Section IX
• Strong ability to read drawings and fabricate weldments
• Proven safety awareness and use of proper protective equipment

Responsibilities

• Weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, GTAW on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structures and piping
• Cut, fit, and fabricate weldments to dimensions using standard tools
• Coordinate with lead welder on procedures, materials, and rod sizes
• Review drawings and specs to plan welding operations
• Strive to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and work collaboratively

Skills

FCAW welding

GTAW welding

SCH 10 pipe welding

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

the company 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 the company is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

WELDER - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Weld using the flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes, on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing and piping
• Cut, trim, fit and fabricate weldments to dimensions for building and assembling using standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Collaborate with lead welder to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project
• Review 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience welding in a fabrication environment with at least one of the following methods: flux cored arc welding (FCAW), or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) SCH 10 pipe

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of professional experience in GTAW welding with one or more of the following materials: SCH 10 stainless steel pipe, SCH 10 carbon steel pipe
• 10+ years of professional experience in FCAW welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel
• Previous welding qualifications qualified in accordance with one or more governing codes; AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, AWS D17.1, or ASME Section IX
• Highly proficient in tube/pipe cutting, grinding and fabrication
• Knowledge in DC, GTAW welding techniques, and engineering requirements
• 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 pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to work one of the following shifts:

• Sunday - Thursday Days 6:00am - 6:30pm OR Nights 6:30pm - 6:00am
• Tuesday - Saturday Days 6:00am - 6:30pm OR Nights 6:30pm - 6:00am

• Available to work all required shift hours and be available to work overtime, and weekends, as needed
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs; standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to work outdoors, in conditions such as high heat and humidity
• Able to work at heights and confined spaces

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company 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.