Pipe Welder (Starship)

The role

This person will weld piping, structural steel, and other facility equipment and infrastructure. Work includes construction and repair of structural stands and fabricating metal components.

What you will do

• Complete welding assignments and procedures for construction and repair of all sites structural stands
• Cut, trim, or scarf metal objects
• Fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test site structural forms
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations under supervision of lead welder
• Utilize hand welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld together metal components and parts
• Visually inspect own welds per AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits or certifications as required
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience with TIG (GTAW) welding per ASME B31.3 normal and high-pressure service applications
• 1+ years of experience working in a process piping environment, using various measurement and verification tools
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, and extreme outdoor environments
• Stand: Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit: Up to 1 hour per day
• Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day
• Walk: Up to 1 hour per day
• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 6 hours per day

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxy acetylene, fitting, arc gouging and electronic welding equipment
• General mechanical skills in concrete, machining, and alignment/setting
• Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, AWS/ASME codes, and engineering requirements
• Experience with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Knowledge in ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing
• Knowledge in occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Knowledge in arc air procedures and equipment
• Experience with precision measuring instruments
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Before you apply

• Applicant 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. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.