Pipe Welder, Ground Support Equipment (Night Shift)

About the position

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. The Pipe Welder for Ground Support Equipment will work primarily on the night shift, focusing on the construction and repair of site structural stands. This role requires a commitment to safety and professionalism while completing welding assignments and procedures on time. The welder will be responsible for cutting, trimming, and fabricating metal components to specified dimensions, as well as analyzing engineering drawings to plan welding operations. Under the supervision of a lead welder, the individual will utilize hand welding and flame-cutting equipment to assemble structural forms, ensuring that all welds meet the standards set by the American Welding Society (AWS) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Responsibilities
? Complete welding assignments and procedures for construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner
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? Cut, trim, or scarf metal objects, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test site structural forms
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? Under supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
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? Utilize hand welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld together metal components and parts to assemble structural forms
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? Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 (normal and high-pressure service) with proper training
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? Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits or certifications as required
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? Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
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? Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs
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? Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Requirements
? High school diploma or equivalency certificate
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? 2+ years of experience with tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) welding

Nice-to-haves
? 5+ years of experience using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), oxy-acetylene, fitting, and arc gouging related to the trade
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? Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, AWS/ASME codes, and engineering requirements
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? Experience with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
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? Knowledge in ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing
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? Knowledge in occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
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? Knowledge in arc air procedures and equipment
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? Experience with precision measuring instruments
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? Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

Benefits
? life insurance
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? parental leave
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? paid holidays
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? 401(k)
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? retirement plan
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? stock options

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