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Welder (Starship) - Night Shift

SpaceX· Launch Pad Technicians - Starbase
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Welder at Starbase, TX building, maintaining, and upgrading structural, fluid, and launch pad systems to support Starship launch campaigns. Works with fabricators to build and weld large assemblies, structural stands, tubing, piping, and launch pad infrastructure on a night shift.

Responsibilities

  • Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction, repair, and upgrade of site structural stands, launch pad structures, and fluid systems on time, safely, and in a professional manner
  • Weld using flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and piping
  • Cut, trim, scarf, fit, and fabricate metal components and weldments to dimensions for building and assembling test site and launch pad structural forms using standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
  • Collaborate with the lead welder to ensure the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod/filler size are accurately assessed for each welding project
  • Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze and review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
  • Utilize hand welding, flame-cutting, and related equipment to weld together metal components and parts to assemble structural forms and launch pad systems
  • Ability to visually inspect own welds per AWS D1.1 and ASME B31.3 (normal and high-pressure service) with proper training
  • Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
  • Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience with at least one of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW (experience from a college welding program qualifies)

Skills

Required:SMAW (Stick) weldingGMAW (MIG) weldingGTAW (TIG) weldingFCAW weldingBlueprints / engineering drawingsFit-ups / fabrication
Nice to have:Safety compliance (AWS D1.1, ASME B31.3)
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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