Welder (Starship Launch Hardware) - Night Shift

United States Digital Space LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Welder for night shifts to support starship launch hardware. Responsibilities include welding with FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW on carbon, stainless, and aluminum parts, fabricating weldments, and coordinating with the lead welder to ensure correct procedures and material specs.

Applicants should have 5+ years of GTAW and FCAW experience, and hold or be willing to obtain relevant AWS/ASME qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of professional experience in GTAW welding with SCH 10 stainless steel pipe or SCH 10 carbon steel pipe.
• 5+ years of professional experience in FCAW welding with stainless steel or carbon steel.
• Qualifications in accordance with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, AWS D17.1, or ASME Section IX preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum shapes, tubing and piping.
• Cut, trim and fabricate weldments to dimensions for building and assembling using standard tools and practices.
• Collaborate with lead welder to ensure proper weld procedure and material specifications are followed.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedures are unavailable.
• Improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and support efficient work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GTAW welding

FCAW welding

GMAW welding

SMAW welding

AWS codes

Tube cutting

Pipe fabrication

Safety precautions

Arc air procedures

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Precision measurement

High heat tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

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 (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE) - NIGHT SHIFTSRESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ 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

• 5+ 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, 6:00pm - 6:30am

• Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00pm - 6:30am

• 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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of the company’s Affidative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out [e-mail]*.*