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LEAD WELDER (STARSHIP LAUNCH HARDWARE) – MULTIPLE SHIFTS

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; 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of structural fabrication and welding experience
• 3+ years of piping system or pressure vessel fabrication experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND 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)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.