SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Structural Welder - Multiple Teams

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrownsville, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience with one or more of shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, or flux-cored arc welding, including gas-shielded flux-cored arc welding; experience from a college or vocational welding program qualifies.
A valid driver's license is required.
The candidate must be capable of safely working at heights up to 500 feet, in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and meeting the physical requirements of the job; a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical, potentially including medical history review, may be required.
The candidate must be available for overtime and weekends as site operational needs vary.
The candidate must be able to work in extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, and rain, and in environments with fumes, odors, and noise.
The role requires standing, sitting, overhead reaching, and walking for up to 10 hours per day; pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds unassisted for 1 to 2 hours per day; lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted for 1 to 2 hours per day; climbing ladders or stairs for up to 6 hours per day; and kneeling, crouching, and upper-body twisting for up to 10 and 6 hours per day, respectively.
The candidate must be able to work in temperatures above 80 degrees for 6 or more hours per day.
To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Complete welding assignments for construction and repair of site structural weldments on time and safely.
Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to specified dimensions for building and assembling test and launch hardware.
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations when procedural information is unavailable, under the supervision of a lead welder.
Use manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments.
Visually inspect own welds in accordance with American Welding Society D1.1.
Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required.
Continuously improve operations, reduce turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment.

Desired Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience using gas-shielded flux-cored arc welding.
Ability to read welding symbols in accordance with AWS 2.4.
Experience as a combination welder able to fit and weld carbon structures using flux-cored arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, or gas metal arc welding.
At least 3 years of blueprint-reading experience directly related to structural weldments.
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, welding techniques, and practices of the welding trade.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade.
Experience with precision measuring instruments such as theodolites, total stations, or laser levels.
Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts, and with rigging.
Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities in a fast-paced, challenging work environment.

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.

STRUCTURAL WELDER, GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (STARSHIP) - NIGHT SHIFT

Join an elite team of structural fitters and welders at Starbase, TX. As a stage 0 ground support equipment (GSE) structural welder, you’ll work on complex structural launch hardware and test stands at high speed alongside world-class teammates, directly contributing to vehicle testing and historic Starship launches from the Texas coast.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete welding assignments for the construction and repair of site structural weldments on time, safely, and in a professional manner
Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test and launch hardware
Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments
Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1.
Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs
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
2+ years of hands-on experience with at least one of the following: shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), or flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), including gas-shielded FCAW (FCAW-G); experience from a college or vocational welding program qualifies

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of experience using FCAW-G welding
Ability to read welding symbols per AWS 2.4
Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fit and weld carbon structure using FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW processes
3+ years of blueprint reading experience directly related to structural weldments.
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, welding techniques, and practices of the welding trade
Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
Experience with precision measuring instruments such as theodolite, total station, or laser levels.
Experience in overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging.
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid driver’s license
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Must be available for overtime and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
Typical hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 6:00 pm – 6:00 am
Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
Sit: Up to 10 hours per day
Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
Overhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day
Walk: Up to 10 hours per day
Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day
Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day
Kneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day
Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or more per day
Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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 Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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