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TIG Welder, Heatshield (Starship)

SpaceX· Starbase Thermal Hardware - Installation
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Starbase, TXFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Thermal hardware fabricators build and integrate subassemblies to protect the Starship vehicle on re-entry, collaborating with welders, technicians, and engineers to install the heatshield and related structures.

Responsibilities

  • Weld GTAW class A welds; cut, trim, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling
  • Collaborate with lead welder to ensure proper weld procedure, material type and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
  • 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
  • Weld assembly and fabrication of various small to large scale structures and assemblies
  • Effectively communicate with management/supervisors, engineering staff and planners to achieve build efficiency
  • Modify repair, assemble, and install launch vehicles
  • Check work after completion of each operation to ensure it is complete per drawing
  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner
  • Install and assemble custom and off-the-shelf tooling and machinery for building primary tank structure
  • Setup of safety equipment and work platforms at elevation
  • Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience with TIG welding in a manufacturing environment or certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program within the last 2 years

Skills

Required:GTAW TIG weldingReading engineering drawingsSafety and hazardous materials handling
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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