SpaceX
LeadStructuralWelder(Stage0PropellantSystems)-NightShift
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“Lead Structural Welder (Stage 0 Propellant Systems) - Night Shift at SpaceX. Skills: Structural welding, Pipe welding, Metal fabrication, Team leadership. Lead welding team. Offer daily support”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet performance standards; Ensure efficient work environment; Ensure effective work environment
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting
Night shift, Overtime availability, Weekend availability, Standing up to 10 hours, Sitting up to 10 hours, Push/Pull up to 75 pounds, Overhead reach up to 10 hours, Walking up to 10 hours, Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds, Climbing up to 6 hours, Kneeling up to 10 hours, Upper body twist up to 6 hours, Work in extreme temperatures, Work in confined spaces, Operate heavy equipment, Operate machinery, Work at heights up to 300 feet, Valid driver's license, U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee status, Asylee status
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years structural welding experience, High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Nice to Have
5+ years metal fabrication experience, 3+ years leading small weld teams, 3+ years pipe welding experience, 1+ years launch site experience, 1+ years test site experience, 1+ years production site experience
What You'll Do.
Orient new team members
Reassign team members
Assist with work procedures
Ensure performance standards
Report status to leadership
Report issues to leadership
Report status to customers
Report issues to customers
Support de-escalation of conflict
Complete welding assignments
Complete welding procedures
Construct structural stands
Repair structural stands
Coordinate work with support groups
Assess weld procedure
Analyze engineering drawings
Analyze specifications
Plan welding operations
Obtain operator permits
Obtain certifications
Maintain operator permits
Maintain certifications
Decrease turnaround times
Streamline work processes
Perform related duties
Ensure efficient work environment
Ensure effective work environment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support groups; Flight control; Fabrication organizations; Civil organizations; Engineering teams; Welding lead coordinator
Full Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. LEAD STRUCTURAL WELDER (STAGE 0 PROPELLANT SYSTEMS) - NIGHT SHIFT We are currently seeking individuals to fill a lead welder position at our Starbase launch site. This position requires skill in a specialized trade to complete welding requirements and operational needs. The position is responsible for welding piping, structural steel, and other facility equipment and infrastructure. 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 that the proper weld procedure, type of 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 a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly Perform other related duties, as
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