Welder, Starship Launch Pad

The role

This person will weld using various processes on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing and piping. They will also cut, trim, fit and fabricate weldments to dimensions.

What you will do

• Weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW processes on carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing and piping
• Cut, trim, fit and fabricate weldments to dimensions
• Collaborate with lead welder to ensure proper weld procedure, material and rod size
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required 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
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs
• Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required
• Able to work outdoors, in conditions such as high heat and humidity
• Able to work at heights and confined spaces

Nice to have

• 5+ years of professional experience in GTAW welding with SCH 10 stainless steel pipe or SCH 10 carbon steel pipe
• 5+ years of professional experience in FCAW welding with stainless steel or 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

Before you apply

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible.