Lead Welder, Pipe (Starship Launch Fabrication)
Core
Lead a welding team to fabricate stainless steel pipes for the Starship launch vehicle at SpaceX's Starbase facility.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC lead welder (pipe fabrication)
Builds
Stainless steel pipe components for the Starship launch vehicle
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heavy industrial fabrication
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pipe welding, structural welding, team leadership, conflict de-escalation, engineering drawing review, metallurgy knowledge, safety compliance, precision measurement, heavy equipment operation
Preferred skills
Metal fabrication, launch/test/production site experience, arc air procedures, occupational hazard awareness, adaptability in fast-paced environments
Responsibilities
Provide daily leadership and hands-on support to the welding team, coordinate activities with support groups including materials management and quality control, review engineering drawings to plan welding operations, verify correct weld procedures and materials, improve operations and reduce turnaround times, perform physical labor including working at heights and in confined spaces