Structural Welder

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.

STRUCTURAL WELDER, GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Welders at Starbase, TX, will work to build, maintain, and upgrade structural and/or fluid systems to support various SpaceX rocket testing campaigns. This welder will work with an elite team of other fabricators to rapidly build and weld the large assemblies that will contribute to Starship & Super Heavy vehicle testing at our South Texas facility.

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 assig

Department: Launch Fabrication Technicians - Starbase