Welder, Starship Launch Pad

SpaceX; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Florida is seeking a Welder for Starship Launch Pad operations. You will weld carbon, stainless, and aluminum structures using FCAW and GTAW, read drawings, and support assembly teams.

Responsibilities include fabrication to tight tolerances, collaborating with lead welders, maintaining safety, and working overtime or weekends as needed. ITAR compliance and security checks apply given Cape Canaveral operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• 1+ years of welding experience in a fabrication environment with FCAW or GTAW.
• Welding qualifications per AWS D1.x or ASME Section IX preferred.
• Knowledge of safety practices and PPE in welding environments.
• Ability to operate cutting/grinding tools and fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW on carbon, stainless steel and aluminum structures.
• Cut, trim, fit and fabricate weldments for building and assembling per drawings.
• Collaborate with lead welder to verify weld procedures and material specs.
• Review drawings and specs to plan welding operations when procedures are unavailable.
• Improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and maintain an efficient work environment.
• Perform additional duties to support production needs.

Skills

GTAW welding

FCAW welding

Pipe welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Crane/Forklift experience

Precision measuring

Code qualifications

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

WELDER, STARSHIP LAUNCH PAD

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
• 1+ 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:

• 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
• 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 .

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.

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