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Orbital Tube Welder (Falcon)

SpaceX· Precision Tube Fabrication
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $27/hrPosted 6mo ago

About the role

Orbital Tube Welder position at SpaceX (Falcon), Hawthorne, CA focused on setting up and operating orbital welding systems for tubing and fittings in aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Follow established procedures to setup and operate the orbital welding system
  • Work from blueprints and approved drawings
  • Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in the welding operation
  • Perform setup of the welding system
  • Assemble and calibrate liquid controllers and systems as required
  • Inspect all completed assemblies using the borescope inspection system
  • Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for the welding system
  • Maintain a clean work area
  • Maintain a file of all work records

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ year of welding, machining or manufacturing experience OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics

Skills

Required:Orbital weldingBlueprints and drawings interpretationBorescope inspectionTroubleshooting and setup of welding systemPhysical stamina

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, stock or stock options, or long-term cash awards
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • various other discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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