TIG Welder (Starship)
SpaceX· Starship Structures
Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
TIG welder role focused on fabricating and assembling primary airframe components for Starship and Super Heavy at SpaceX South Texas build site.
Responsibilities
- GTAW class A welds; cut, trim, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling
- Collaborate with lead welder to ensure proper weld procedure, material, and rod size 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 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 to ensure it matches drawings
- 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+ years of experience with TIG welding in a manufacturing environment or certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program within the last two years
Skills
Required:TIG weldingReading engineering drawingsFabricationSafety and hazardous materials handlingCommunicationEquipment operation
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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