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Overview

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. Welders in McGregor, TX, will work with an elite team to build structural and fluid systems for various testing campaigns.

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 for build efficiency.
  • Perform fabrication math to derive dimensions and part locations from drawings.
  • Analyze engineering drawings to plan fitting and welding operations.
  • Make continuous efforts to improve operations and streamline work processes.
  • Check drawings and instructions after each Work Order operation.
  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials properly.
  • 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 welding process 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

  • Standard hours are 1:30 PM – 12:30 AM.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work 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 $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 341 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 is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 519 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Texas.

SpaceX currently has 8 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 Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), Zachry Group (20), and Austin Industries (20). 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, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/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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