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Welder – Starship Launch Hardware

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
At least 1 year of experience welding in a fabrication environment using flux cored arc welding (FCAW) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on SCH 10 pipe is required.
Ability to pass the Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
Ability to work one of the listed night shifts: Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., or Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Availability to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
Ability to work outdoors in conditions such as high heat and humidity.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Weld carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and piping using flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate weldments to specified dimensions for building and assembly using standard welding-trade tools, materials, motions, and practices.
Collaborate with the lead welder to assess the appropriate weld procedure, material type, and rod size for each welding project.
Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations when procedural information is unavailable.
Work to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and cooperate with colleagues.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment.

Desired Qualifications

At least 5 years of professional GTAW welding experience with SCH 10 stainless steel pipe or SCH 10 carbon steel pipe.
At least 5 years of professional FCAW welding experience with stainless steel or carbon steel.
Prior welding qualifications under one or more of the following governing codes: AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, AWS D17.1, or ASME Section IX.
Proficiency in tube and pipe cutting, grinding, and fabrication.
Knowledge of direct current (DC), GTAW welding techniques, and engineering requirements.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions for the welding trade.
Knowledge of arc air procedures and equipment.
Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
Experience using precision measuring instruments.

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 HARDWARE) - NIGHT SHIFTS

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
Ability to work one of the following shifts:
- Sunday - Thursday, 6:00pm - 6:30am
- Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00pm - 6:30am
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 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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