Back to Jobs

Job Description

Overview

The Welder Helper position at SpaceX involves supporting fabrication and welding operations in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing facility. The role is ideal for reliable and detail-oriented individuals eager to advance their careers in welding and fabrication.

Responsibilities

  • Assist certified welders with the setup, preparation, and execution of welding tasks.
  • Prepare materials for welding, including cleaning, grinding, cutting, and fit-up activities.
  • Move and stage materials, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently to support production needs.
  • Operate basic shop tools such as grinders, saws, and measuring devices to support fabrication work.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
  • Support weld inspections by prepping parts and documenting work as required.
  • Follow all safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and quality standards at all times.
  • Communicate effectively with welders, supervisors, and team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
  • Assist with basic fabrication tasks related to spacecraft and launch hardware as directed.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and reporting issues in processes, safety, or quality.

Requirements

  • At least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment.
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively.
  • Ability to read a tape measure accurately and perform basic measurements.
  • Basic understanding of shop safety practices and willingness to follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Reliability, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with welders, supervisors, and team members.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cocoa, FL.
  • This is a fully onsite position in Cocoa, FL.
  • The position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Life Insurance
Short and long-term disability
PTO
Apply for This Position

How this job compares in Cocoa, FL

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 16% below the $25/hr median for welding jobs across Florida, where the middle half runs $22–$30/hr across 115 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 16% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Cocoa, FL

Cocoa, FL currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 222 other active welding openings from 151 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Cocoa, or widen the search to Florida.

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

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (14), Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (9), and Aerotek (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tampa at $36/hr, Jacksonville at $30/hr, and Clearwater at $23/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Cocoa, FL

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Welder Helper figures were last recalculated when this page was built.