Welder (Starship) – Temporary
Core
Temporary welder trainee preparing to fabricate primary airframe components for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles.
Role type
Temporary welder (training & qualification)
Builds
Primary airframe structures (cylindrical tanks, bulkheads) for Starship and Super Heavy
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heavy fabrication
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
GTAW class A welding, tube cutting, grinding, fabrication, AWS D17.1 and D1.2 certifications, DC welding techniques, overhead crane operation, forklift operation, precision measuring
Preferred skills
3+ years TIG welding experience with stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum, or titanium, knowledge of arc air procedures, ability to work in extreme outdoor environments
Technologies
AWS D17.1, AWS D1.2, air purifying respirators, boom lifts, scissor lifts
Responsibilities
Simulate and master fabrication of primary airframe structures, analyze engineering drawings to plan welding operations, modify and repair launch vehicles, operate general shop equipment and vehicles, work at elevated heights and in confined spaces
Seniority
Entry-level (temporary trainee)