Welder (Starship) – Temporary

The role

Welders will participate in an accelerated training program to qualify for welding on Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. They will fabricate primary airframe components including cylindrical tanks and bulkheads.

What you will do

• Perform GTAW class A welds
• Cut, trim, fit and fabricate metal components
• Collaborate with lead welder on weld procedure, material and rod size
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations
• Weld assembly and fabrication of various small to large scale structures
• Modify repair, assemble, and install launch vehicles
• Check work after completion to ensure it is complete per drawing
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner
• Install and assemble custom and off-the-shelf tooling and machinery
• Setup safety equipment and work platforms at elevation

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ month of experience welding or certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program within the last 2 years
• Must be available for all shifts, overtime and weekends
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
• Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 200 feet) and in confined spaces
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 30 minutes to 1 hour per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 6 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 6 hours per day

Nice to have

• 3+ years of experience in TIG welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum and titanium
• Highly proficient in tube cutting, grinding and fabrication
• Highly experience in class A welds
• Certifications with AWS D17.1 and D1.2
• Knowledge in DC welding techniques, and engineering requirements
• Knowledge in standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• 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

Before you apply

• Role requires passing a weld test per AWS D17.1
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars.