Welder (Starship) - Night Shift

The role

Welders build, maintain, and upgrade structural, fluid, and launch pad systems at the South Texas facility. This role involves welding large assemblies, structural stands, tubing, piping, and launch pad infrastructure.

What you will do

• Complete welding assignments for construction, repair, and upgrade of site structures and fluid systems
• Weld using FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Cut, trim, scarf, fit, and fabricate metal components and weldments
• Collaborate with the lead welder to assess weld procedures, materials, and filler size
• Analyze and review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations
• Utilize hand welding, flame-cutting, and related equipment to assemble structural forms
• Visually inspect own welds per AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3 with proper training
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications
• Improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, or FCAW, including gas-shielded FCAW (FCAW-G)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments including heat, cold, and rain
• Exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to sit up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to push/pull up to 75lbs unassisted between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Ability to overhead reach up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to walk up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs unassisted between 1 to 2 hours per day
• Ability to climb ladder/stairs up to 6 hours per day

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience in FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW
• Experience as a combo welder with ability to fabricate and weld carbon structure, carbon pipe, stainless pipe, and aluminum
• 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 and/or carbon steel
• Previous welding qualifications in accordance with 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 of DC GTAW welding techniques and engineering requirements
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Knowledge of arc air procedures and equipment

Before you apply

• 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.