About the role
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and offer daily support to the welding team
Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members and contractors
Report status and issues to leadership and customers through emails, updates to web pages, or similar means; ensure clocking discipline to enable tracking of job status
Support leadership in de-escalation of conflict, following company policies, and setting/enforcing a high bar for quality and throughput
Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner
Coordinate work with support groups (flight control, other fab/civil organizations, engineering, etc.)
Collaborate with welding leadership to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project; ensure that all information and requirements are communicated to contractors working on those projects
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
7+ years of experience with at least one of the following: shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) (experience from a college welding program qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fabricate and weld carbon structure, carbon pipe, and stainless pipe
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