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Structural Welder, Ground Support Equipment - Night Shift

SpaceX· Launch Fabrication Technicians - Starbase
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Structural welder role at SpaceX Starbase, TX on night shift, focusing on construction and repair of ground support equipment and test hardware for Starship launches, under supervision of lead welders.

Responsibilities

  • Complete welding assignments for the construction and repair of site structural weldments on time, safely, and in a professional manner
  • Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test and launch hardware
  • Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
  • Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments
  • Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1
  • Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
  • Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)

Skills

Required:Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Nice to have:Welding symbols reading (AWS 2.4)Blueprint / welding drawings readingSafety awareness / OSHA basicsPrecision measurement instrumentsRigging / heavy equipment operation
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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