Welder (Starship) Multiple Shifts - Cape Canaveral, FL

VetJobs; Cape Canaveral (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking motivated welders for the Starship project in Cape Canaveral. Ideal candidates will have experience in various welding techniques and a strong commitment to quality work. This role requires collaboration, initiative, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join us in shaping the future of space exploration!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.

Responsibilities

• Weld using various welding processes on carbon and stainless-steel components.
• Collaborate with lead welder to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Review engineering drawings to plan welding operations.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Flux Cored Arc Welding

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Job description

Welder (Starship) Multiple Shifts - Cape Canaveral, FL

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Job Description

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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) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

We are currently looking for motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic welders to fabricate the Starship Tower and Launch Mount mechanical and fluid systems in preparation for launch operations. These systems include structural, hydraulic, carbon, and stainless-steel pipes and components.

In addition to the required experience below, our ideal candidate is someone who shows personal initiative and maintains their composure and a good attitude. SpaceX employees must be responsible, hardworking, and conscientious about the quality of work performed. We need people who are not afraid to make suggestions and won’t get discouraged along the way. Our strongest candidates are able to produce high-quality work in a timely manner while continually looking forward to needed process improvements, streamlining of work, and cost savings.

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 and stainless-steel 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

Auto req ID

446273BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Technician

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience welding in a manufacturing environment with at least two of the following methods: flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fabricate and weld carbon structure, carbon pipe and stainless pipe
• 5+ years of professional experience in GTAW welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum or titanium
• 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

Able To Work One Of The Following Shifts

• Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm
• Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 2:30am

Available to work all required shift hours and be available to work overtime, and weekends, as needed

Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet

Willing to travel to alternate work sites to support fabrication activities, up to 25% of time

Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted; 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

City

Cape Canaveral

State

Florida

Job Code

Recruiter Recruitment

Affiliate Sponsor

SpaceX