SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Weld Support Technician Apprentice

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

InternshipMcGregor, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

An associate’s degree or certification from a 2-year technical school is required.
At least 1 year of experience with hand tools and blueprint reading is required; experience gained through a 2-year college or technical program counts.
The role requires physical dexterity in tight quarters and the ability to stand for up to 8 hours, kneel, crouch, twist the upper body, work in cramped positions in small openings, and climb hand over hand.
The role requires lifting objects up to 45 pounds unassisted.
The role requires working on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights up to 300 feet with proper personal protective equipment.
The role requires responding to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches.
The role requires availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
The role requires working outdoors in extreme heat, cold, wind, or rain when needed, and in environments with fumes, odors, and noise.
The role requires willingness and ability to travel nationally for up to four weeks; travel is less than 15%.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations to comply with U.S. export regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform plasma table programming and operation, operate band saws and chop saws, and manually drill and mill materials.
Analyze engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of cut parts.
Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required.
Work to improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and cooperate with others.
Work with leaders to complete assignments and projects, solve problems, meet deadlines, and review issues for continuous improvement.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment.

Desired Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience with plasma table programming or operation.
Ability to use measuring instruments of all types.
Experience working in cutting or machining operations.
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume job-shop manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade.
Ability to rapidly change focus while working 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.

APPRENTICE WELD SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

We are currently seeking to fill a weld support technician position at our Texas Test Site. This position requires skills in a specialized trade in order to complete welding requirements and operational needs. The position is responsible for executing the activities of the weld support team (plasma programming/operating, saw, material movements in and around the shop, and cross-training across these functions).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform tasks such as: plasma table programming, operating a band saw and chop saw, manually drilling and milling materials, etc.
Analyze engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of cut parts
Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
Work with leaders to complete the assignment/project, solve problems, meet deadlines, and review issues for consistent improvement
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree or certification from a 2-year technical school
1+ years of experience with hand tools and blueprint reading (experience gained through a 2-year college or technical program counts)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1+ years of experience with plasma table programming/operating
Ability to use measuring instruments of all types
Experience working in cutting or machining operations
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume (job shop) manufacturing environment
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
Ability to rapidly change focus while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Working conditions may be in tight quarters; physical dexterity is required
Ability to work while standing up to 8 hours, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
Able to lift heavy objects up to 45 lbs unassisted
Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper personal protection equipment (PPE)
Able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Able to work in extreme outdoor environments when needed – heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Ability and willingness to travel nationally for up to four weeks – travel will be less than 15%

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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