Pipe Welder (Starship)
Core
Welding piping, structural steel, and facility infrastructure for SpaceX's Starship launch site construction and repair.
Role type
Pipe Welder (Starship)
Builds
Structural stands, test site structural forms, and facility equipment/infrastructure for Starship launch operations.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heavy industrial construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
TIG (GTAW) welding, process piping environment experience, precision measurement tools, AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3 code knowledge, visual weld inspection
Preferred skills
SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxy acetylene, arc gouging, electronic welding equipment, mechanical skills in concrete and machining, metallurgy knowledge, ferrous and non-ferrous metals expertise, occupational hazard safety knowledge
Technologies
TIG, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxy acetylene, laser level, transit, plumb line, spirit level, inclinometer
Responsibilities
Complete welding assignments for structural stands and repair; cut, trim, and fabricate metal components; analyze engineering drawings to plan welding operations; utilize hand welding and flame-cutting equipment; visually inspect welds per AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3; obtain and maintain internal licenses and certifications
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC