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TIG Welder, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Raptor Chamber and Nozzle - Production
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $38/hrfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

TIG Welding position on the Raptor engine system team responsible for constructing and assembling fluid systems for the Raptor rocket engine, including welding, fabrication, inspection, and process improvement for Starship & Super Heavy.

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, and 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:TIG weldingBlueprint readingFitting welded assemblies
Nice to have:Grinding and fabrication of tubes

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock 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
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per policy
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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