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TIG Welder, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

SpaceX· Raptor Chamber and Nozzle - Production
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $38/hrfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

TIG welding position focused on welding, assembly, and fabrication of fluid systems and sub-assemblies for the Raptor rocket engine, including repair of casting defects and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Welding, assembly, and fabrication of various fluid systems and sub-assembly components
  • Repair casting defects via grinding, welding and blending
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations; read and interpret work instructions and part drawings (blueprints and CAD)
  • Use precision calibrated tools – micrometers, depth gauges and calipers
  • Improve operations, decrease process time, streamline work processes; work cooperatively
  • Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
  • Conduct in-process inspection
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Take operational ownership of the weld area equipment and processes
  • Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience with aerospace TIG welding
  • 1+ years of experience fitting welded assemblies

Skills

Required:Reading blueprints and layoutWelding - aerospace TIGPrecision measurementRepair and fabrication of fluid systems

Benefits

  • long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • paid sick leave policy compliance with law
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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