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Apprentice Welder

SpaceX· Texas - Fabrication
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Hybrid (McGregor, TX)full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Apprentice welder role at SpaceX Texas Test Site, performing welding-related tasks, plasma programming/operation, saw operations, material movement, and cross-training across these functions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform tasks such as plasma table programming, operating a band saw, chop saw, and manually drilling or milling materials
  • Analyze engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of cut parts
  • Obtain and maintain 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 with leaders to complete the assignment/project, solve problems, meet deadlines, and review issues for consistent improvement
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or certification from a 2-year technical school
  • 2+ years of experience (experience from a college welding program qualifies) in two of the following processes: FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW

Skills

Required:Welding processes (FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW)
Nice to have:Plasma table programming/operatingMeasuring instrumentsCutting/machining operationsHigh-mix, low-volume manufacturing
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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