SpaceX

Overview

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Pipe Welder (Night Shift) position involves completing welding assignments and procedures for the construction and repair of structural stands in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner.
• Cut, trim, or scarf metal objects, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test site structural forms.
• Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable.
• 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 with proper training.
• Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required.
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of experience with tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) welding.
• 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 related to the trade.
• 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.
• Knowledge of arc air procedures and equipment.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

Additional Information

• Typical hours for this position are 6:00 pm – 6:00 am.
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.