Combo Welder (Starship Tower) - Level 4/5

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COMBO WELDER (STARSHIP TOWER) - LEVEL 4/5

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


• 8+ 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


• 8+ 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 roles/responsibilities 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 - 4:30pm
  
  
  • Monday - Friday 6:00pm - 4:30am
  
  
  
  


• Available to work all required shift hours and be available to work overtime, and weekends, as needed


• Ability to work at elevated heights up to 500 feet


• Willing to travel to alternate work sites to support fabrication activities, up to 25% of time


• Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted; standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying may be required to perform the functions of this position


• Able to work outdoors, in conditions such as high heat and humidity

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.  

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