Welder, Starship Launch Pad

SpaceX; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Welder for the Starship Launch Pad to join a high‑tempo fabrication team. You will weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW on carbon, stainless steel and aluminum, and fabricate weldments from drawings and specifications.

You will work with the lead welder to select procedures, fit parts, and ensure quality welds in a fast‑paced aerospace setting. Qualifications include 1+ year welding experience, experience with SCH 10 piping, and AWS/ASME code familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year welding in fabrication with FCAW or GTAW (SCH 10 pipe).
• Prefer 5+ years GTAW on SCH 10 stainless or carbon steel pipes.
• Prefer 5+ years FCAW on stainless or carbon steel.
• Welding qualifications per AWS D1.1/ D1.2/ D1.6/ D17.1 or ASME IX.

Responsibilities

• Weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW on carbon, stainless steel and aluminum shapes, tubing and piping.
• Cut, trim, fit and fabricate weldments to required dimensions.
• Collaborate with lead welder to confirm procedures and materials.
• Review drawings and specs to plan welding operations.
• Improve processes, reduce turnaround times and maintain safe operations.

Skills

GTAW welding

FCAW welding

SCH 10 pipe welding

Safety awareness

DC welding

Pipe fitting

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Precision measurement tools

Job description

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.

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