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Welder (Starship) – Temporary

SpaceX· Starship Technical Training
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Brownsville, TXtemporaryPosted 2mo ago

About the role

Temporary welder position at SpaceX South Texas build site, focusing on accelerated training to qualify for welding on Starship and Super Heavy vehicles, with hands-on instruction, mentorship, and potential conversion to full-time based on business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform GTAW class A welds; cut, trim, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling
  • Collaborate with lead welder to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material 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 in job and/or completed job 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 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+ month of experience welding or certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program within the last 2 years

Skills

Required:GTAW welding (TIG)Reading engineering drawingsSafety compliance
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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