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Combo Welder - Memphis

xAI· Data Center
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Hybrid (Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN)full-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Industrial welder role supporting the buildout of SpaceXSI's high-performance data centers, welding large industrial piping and structural steel per ASME Section IX, onsite with significant travel.

Responsibilities

  • Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and/or structural steel (pipe racks, platforms, supports, skids, and related assemblies) per drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications (WPS).
  • Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after the weld.
  • Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control / continuity requirements where used.
  • Support hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment set and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld package.
  • Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderly.
  • Open and close work areas: protection, fire watch and hot-work permits, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately.
  • Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorization.
  • Report damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately.
  • Support punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnover.

Qualifications

  • Journey-level industrial construction welding experience: 3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel, completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship, or equivalent military experience.

Skills

Required:ASME Section IX qualificationIsometric, spool, and structural drawings readingSafety and site procedures
Nice to have:GTAW (TIG) welding on stainless steelSMAW (stick) welding on carbon steel
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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