Structural Welder, Stage 0 Ground Fabrication (Starship)
Core
Construct and repair site structural weldments and test stands for Starship launch hardware using manual and semi-automatic welding processes.
Role type
Structural Welder (Ground Fabrication)
Builds
Test and launch hardware for Starship vehicle testing
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heavy industrial fabrication
Required skills
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-G), blueprint reading, welding symbol interpretation, visual inspection per AWS D1.1, heavy equipment operation, rigging
Preferred skills
Combo welding (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW), precision measuring instruments (theodolite, total station), overhead crane operation, carbon structure fitting
Technologies
FCAW-G, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, AWS D1.1, AWS 2.4
Responsibilities
Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions; analyze engineering drawings to plan welding operations; visually inspect own welds; obtain and maintain internal licenses and certifications; work in extreme outdoor environments and at heights up to 500ft. (via careerplan.io/jobs/8831630002-structural-welder-stage-0-ground-fabrication-starship-at-spacex)
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
