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Pipe Welder (Night Shift)

SpaceX Indexed employerStarbase, TX · Brownsville, TX, United States
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On-site

Employment

Internship

Published

Aug 11, 2026

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The role

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

PIPE WELDER (NIGHT SHIFT)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner

• Cut, trim, or scarf metal objects, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test site structural forms

• Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable

• Utilize hand welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld together metal components and parts to assemble structural forms

• Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 (normal and high-pressure service) with proper training

• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required

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

• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs

• 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

• 2+ years of experience with tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) welding

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience

Requirements

Department: Launch Fabrication Technicians - Starbase