Lead Welder (Starship Launch Hardware) - Multiple Shifts

• Lead a team of welders during build and repair operations for launch, recovery, and post-launch refurbishment

• Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structures, launch component supports, and pressure vessels

• Lead contract welders when job size and schedule require increased team sizes; train and monitor the work quality of contractors

• Orient new team members and assign/reassign tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments and inform others of work procedures to ensure performance standards are met

• Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members

• Communicate with the team on assignments, projects, problems, deadlines, and issues for review

• Problem solve and collaborate on SpaceX tasks and assignments

• Ensure that all welding staff members follow the proper weld procedure

• Provide information on material and rod size, and accurately assess material needs for each welding project

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

• 5+ years of structural fabrication and welding experience

• 3+ years of piping system or pressure vessel fabrication experience

• 5+ years of leading small teams of people

• 5+ years of experience welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel projects

• 5+ years of experience in layout and fabrication experience

• Knowledge of TIG welding processes

• Experience working with overhead cranes and forklifts

• Proficient in blueprint reading and layout

• Proficient in plasma cutting and oxyacetylene cutting

• Proficient in Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

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

• 1st Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday

• 2nd Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am Wednesday - Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday

• Must be able to travel - up to 25%

• Must be able to perform the following functions: standing, lifting, and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.

• 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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