Structural Welder, Stage 0 Ground Fabrication (Starship)

SpaceX
Starbase, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with FCAW-G welding and working in high-paced, outdoor environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on structural welding experience and a history of working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
    — “work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs”
  • Individuals who have completed vocational welding programs and can quickly adapt to new procedures
    — “experience from a vocational welding program qualifies”
  • Professionals with a track record of working in extreme outdoor conditions and operating heavy equipment
    — “typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in extreme temperatures for extended periods
    — “Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or greater per day”
  • Candidates must be prepared for frequent shift changes and potential travel up to 20% of the time
    — “Ability to work multiple shifts and change shifts with minimal notice; flexibility required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to perform precise welds and your adherence to AWS standards
    — “Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1.”
  • Emphasize experience with manual and semi-automatic welding techniques in complex structural projects
    — “Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments”
  • Showcase your ability to interpret engineering drawings and plan welding operations independently
    — “analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • completed welding assignments
  • fabricated metal components
  • inspected welds
Typical background
structural weldingFCAW-G welding

Skills & requirements

Required

Structural WeldingFcaw-g WeldingBlueprint ReadingSafety PrecautionsPrecision Measuring

Preferred

SMAWGTAWGMAW

Stack & domain

Flux-cored Arc Welding - Gas-shielded (fcaw-g)SMAWGTAWGMAWBlueprint ReadingPrecision Measuring InstrumentsOverhead CranesForkliftsRiggingProblem-solvingTeamworkFlexibilityStructural FabricationLaunch HardwareTest Stands

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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, STAGE 0 GROUND FABRICATION (STARSHIP)

Join an elite team of structural fitters and welders at Starbase, TX. As a stage 0 ground support equipment (GSE) structural welder, you’ll work on complex structural launch hardware and test stands at high speed alongside world-class teammates, directly contributing to vehicle testing and historic Starship launches from the Texas coast. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Complete welding assignments for the construction and repair of site structural weldments on time, safely, and in a professional manner 

Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test and launch hardware 

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

Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments 

Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1. 

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 

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 Flux-Cored Arc Welding - Gas-shielded (FCAW-G), experience from a vocational welding program qualifies

 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

5+ years of experience using FCAW-G welding 

Ability to read welding symbols per AWS 2.4

Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fit and weld carbon structure using FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW processes 

3+ years of blueprint reading experience directly related to structural weldments. 

Knowledge of standard tools, materials, welding techniques, and practices of the welding trade 

Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade 

Experience with precision measuring instruments such as theodolite, total station, or laser levels. 

Experience in overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging. 

Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment 

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to work multiple shifts and change shifts with minimal notice; flexibility required  

Ability to travel to different sites, as needed, up to 20% travel 

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand 

Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain 

Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise 

Stand: Up to 10 hours per day 

Sit: Up to 10 hours per day 

Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day 

Overhead reach: Up to 10 hours per day 

Walk: Up to 10 hours per day 

Lift/Carry: Up to ≤ 50 lbs. (unassisted) between 1 to 2 hours per day 

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 6 hours per day 

Kneel/Crouch: Up to 10 hours per day 

Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day 

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or greater per day 

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review. 

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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