Spacex
Orbital Tube Welder (Falcon)
Hawthorne, CA. Posted 6 months ago
The role
This person will setup and operate orbital welding systems. They will work from blueprints to cut, prepare, and weld tubing and fittings.
What you will do
- Follow established procedures to setup and operate the orbital welding system
- Work from blueprints and approved drawings
- Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in the welding operation
- Perform setup of the welding system
- Assemble and calibrate liquid controllers and systems as required
- Inspect all completed assemblies using the borescope inspection system
- Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for the welding system
- Maintain a clean work area
- Maintain a file of all work records
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ year of welding, machining or manufacturing experience OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics
- Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
- Monday to Friday: 3:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Monday to Friday: 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
- Thursday to Sunday: 3:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday to Sunday: 3:00 PM - 3:00 AM
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
Nice to have
- Certification from a formal orbital weld training program
- 3+ years of orbital welding experience
- Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
- TIG welding and clean room experience
- Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
- Potential discretionary bonuses
- Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Various other discounts and perks
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Before you apply
- 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 eligibl
About the company
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