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Overview

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. Welders in McGregor, TX, will work to build structural and/or fluid systems to support various testing campaigns, collaborating with an elite team of fabricators to rapidly construct large assemblies for vehicle and component testing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform at least two welding processes: FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW.
  • Fit up and weld structures or pipe spools made of various materials.
  • Communicate with management, engineering staff, and planners to achieve build efficiency.
  • Perform fabrication math to derive dimensions and angles from drawings.
  • Analyze engineering drawings to plan fitting and welding operations.
  • Make efforts to improve operations and streamline work processes.
  • Check drawings and instructions after each Work Order operation.
  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials appropriately.
  • Set up safety equipment and work platforms at elevation.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 2+ years of experience in two welding processes: FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW.
  • 5+ years of experience in one of the welding processes is preferred.
  • Knowledge of standard tools, materials, and work practices of the welding trade.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions.
  • Experience using overhead cranes and forklifts.
  • Ability to rapidly change focus in a high-paced work environment.

Additional Information

  • Ability to work multiple shifts and change shifts with minimal notice.
  • Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
  • Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet and in confined spaces.
  • Work performed in extreme outdoor environments.
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How this job compares in McGregor, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 415 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in McGregor, TX

McGregor, TX currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,233 other active welding openings from 689 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in McGregor, or widen the search to Texas.

SpaceX currently has 7 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (21), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Optimized Process Designs LLC (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Core work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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