Overview
LEAD WELDER (LAUNCH HARDWARE)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 – training and monitoring work quality of contractors
Orient new team members; assist in assigning and reassigning tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments; and assist others on work procedures and ensuring the performance standards are met
Assist supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members
Communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, deadlines, and issues for review
Lead problem solving and collaboration of SpaceX tasks and assignments
Ensure proper weld procedure is followed by all welding staff members, provide information on the type of material and rod size and accurately assess material needs for each welding project
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of structural fabrication and welding experience
5+ years of piping system or pressure vessel fabrication and welding experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Proficient in blueprint reading and layout
Proficient in plasma cutting and oxyacetylene cutting
Proficient in flux cored arc welding (FCAW) or gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
5+ years of experience welding on steel, aluminum, and stainless steel projects
5+ years of experience of layout and fabrication experience
Knowledge of TIG welding processes
Experience working with overhead cranes and forklifts
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Will be tested to ASME requirements prior to hiring
Must be able to pass visual before being X-rayed
Must be available to work both shifts: 1st shift (M-F) 6 AM – 4:30 PM, 2nd shift (M-F) 4 PM – 2:30 AM
Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment up to 35 lbs
May be necessary to travel occasionally to other SpaceX locations
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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.
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