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Lead Structural Welder - Night Shift

SpaceX· Launch Fabrication Technicians - Starbase
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Lead welder responsible for welding piping, structural steel, and facility equipment at SpaceX Starbase site, with night shift operations and leadership duties.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and offer daily support to the welding team
  • Orient new team members; assist in assigning and reassigning tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments; and assist others on work procedures and ensure the performance standards are met
  • Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members
  • Report status and issues to leadership and customers
  • Support leadership in de-escalation of conflict, following company policies, and setting and enforcing a high bar for quality and throughput
  • Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner
  • Coordinate work with support groups such as flight control, other fabrication and civil organizations, and engineering
  • Collaborate with the welding lead coordinator to ensure proper weld procedure, 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
  • Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
  • Make continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for efficient work environment

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of structural welding experience

Skills

Required:Structural weldingLeadership / team supervision
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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