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Lead Welder - Starship Launch Hardware

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 5 years of structural fabrication and welding experience.
At least 3 years of piping system or pressure vessel fabrication experience.
Must be able to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
Must be available to work all required shift hours and overtime and weekends as needed.
Must be able to travel up to 25%.
Must be able to stand, lift, and carry moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of welders during build and repair operations for launch, recovery, and post-launch refurbishment.
Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structures, launch component supports, and pressure vessels.
Lead contract welders when job size and schedule require increased team sizes, and train and monitor contractors' work quality.
Orient new team members and assign or reassign tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments and inform others of work procedures to ensure performance standards are met.
Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members.
Communicate with the team about assignments, projects, problems, deadlines, and issues for review.
Problem solve and collaborate on SpaceX tasks and assignments.
Ensure that all welding staff members follow the proper weld procedure.
Provide information on material and rod size, and accurately assess material needs for each welding project.

Desired Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience leading small teams of people.
At least 5 years of experience welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel projects.
At least 5 years of layout and fabrication experience.
Knowledge of TIG welding processes.
Experience working with overhead cranes and forklifts.
Proficiency in blueprint reading and layout.
Proficiency in plasma cutting and oxyacetylene cutting.
Proficiency in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

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.

LEAD WELDER (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE) – MULTIPLE SHIFTS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a team of welders during build and repair operations for launch, recovery, and post-launch refurbishment
Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structures, launch component supports, and pressure vessels
Lead contract welders when job size and schedule require increased team sizes; train and monitor the work quality of contractors
Orient new team members and assign/reassign tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments and inform others of work procedures to ensure performance standards are met
Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members
Communicate with the team on assignments, projects, problems, deadlines, and issues for review
Problem solve and collaborate on SpaceX tasks and assignments
Ensure that all welding staff members follow the proper weld procedure
Provide information on material and rod size, and accurately assess material needs for each welding project

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of structural fabrication and welding experience
3+ years of piping system or pressure vessel fabrication experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of leading small teams of people
5+ years of experience welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel projects
5+ years of experience in layout and fabrication experience
Knowledge of TIG welding processes
Experience working with overhead cranes and forklifts
Proficient in blueprint reading and layout
Proficient in plasma cutting and oxyacetylene cutting
Proficient in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Must be available to work all required shift hours and be available to work overtime and weekends as needed
- 1st Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday
- 2nd Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday
Must be able to travel – up to 25%
Must be able to perform the following functions: standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.

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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