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Automated Welding Technician (Starship)

SpaceX· Barrel Production
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Starbase, TX$0Full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Automated Welding Technician specializing in Starship and Super Heavy Booster fuselage and tank sections, operating advanced manufacturing equipment, performing welding preparation, inspections, and assembly to meet aerospace standards for SpaceX Starship programs.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and utilize advanced manufacturing equipment such as robots, welders, and manufacturing software.
  • Set up and calibrate machinery based on engineering blueprints, CAD models, and production specifications to ensure precise dimensions (e.g., tolerances within microns for structural integrity under extreme conditions).
  • Perform material handling, including loading raw materials (e.g., steel coils or gores) and unloading finished sections for further assembly or stacking.
  • Conduct in-process inspections using tools like calipers, laser scanners, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to verify quality, detect defects, and ensure compliance with NASA/AS9100 standards.
  • Prepare surfaces and edges of barrel sections for welding and assembly, including cleaning, grinding, beveling, and deburring to ensure optimal joint quality, adhesion, and structural integrity.
  • Collaborate with engineers, welders, and assembly teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and implement continuous improvements in fabrication techniques, including working with weld development and engineering teams to refine welding parameters, materials, and methodologies for enhanced performance and efficiency.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on fabrication equipment, including inspections, lubrication, and minor repairs, to ensure operational reliability, minimize downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace according to 5S, adhering to safety protocols for handling heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and high-pressure environments.
  • Document production data, including machine logs, quality reports, and maintenance records, using digital systems for traceability.
  • Participate in shift rotations, overtime, and rapid prototyping efforts to support aggressive production timelines for the Starship programs success.
  • Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling, machine operator, and/or installation; OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in welding, A&P, manufacturing, and/or electronics.

Skills

Required:Industrial welding and assemblyReading engineering drawings and blueprints
Nice to have:NDT and inspectionPreventative maintenance
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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