At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in enabling human life on Mars.
We have an opening for a skilled Pipe Welder (Night Shift) who will be responsible for various tasks related to welding and metal fabrication.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform high-quality welding operations to construct and repair site structural stands, ensuring safety and professionalism.
* Cut, trim, or scarf metal objects and fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test site structural forms.
* Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations under the supervision of a lead welder.
* Utilize hand welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld together metal components and parts to assemble structural forms.
* Visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 standards.
* Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required.
* Continuously improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and work cooperatively with the team.
* Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Required Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
* 2+ years of experience with tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) welding.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* 5+ years of experience using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), oxy-acetylene, fitting, and arc gouging.
* Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, AWS/ASME codes, and engineering requirements.
* Experience with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.
* Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing.
* Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade.
* Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced environment.