Combo Welder (Starship) - Multiple Shifts

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Combo Welder (Starship) - Multiple Shifts

SpaceX

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL - 32920

Positions available: 1

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Posted: 3/7/2025

Expires: 11/23/2025

Web Site: boards.greenhouse.io

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More)

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

COMBO WELDER (STARSHIP) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS

We are currently looking for motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic welders to fabricate the Starship Tower and Launch Mount mechanical and fluid systems in preparation for launch operations. These systems include structural, hydraulic, carbon, and stainless-steel pipes and components.

In addition to the required experience below, our ideal candidate is someone who shows personal initiative and maintains their composure and a good attitude. SpaceX employees must be responsible, hardworking, and conscientious about the quality of work performed. We need people who are not afraid to make suggestions and won't get discouraged along the way. Our strongest candidates are able to produce high-quality work in a timely manner while continually looking forward to needed process improvements, streamlining of work, and cost savings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Weld using the flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes on carbon and stainless-steel structural shapes, tubing and piping

Cut, trim, fit and fabricate weldments to dimensions for building and assembling using standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade

Collaborate with lead welder to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project

Review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable

Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly

Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

1+ years of experience welding in a manufacturing environment with at least two of the following methods: flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fabricate and weld carbon structure, carbon pipe and stainless pipe

5+ years of professional experience in GTAW welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum or titanium

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 rolesesponsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

Able to work one of the following shifts:

Monday - Friday 6:00am - ...For full information see follow application link.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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