SpaceX

PipeWelderLevel4/5

McGregor, Texas, United States
The Brief

“Pipe Welder - Level 4/5 at SpaceX. Skills: TIG welding, GTAW welding, SMAW welding, GMAW welding. Complete welding assignments. Repair structural stands”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure an efficient and effective work environment

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Valid driver’s license, Work in extreme outdoor environments, Exposure to fumes, odors, and noise, Available for overtime and weekends, Stand up to 10 hours per day, Sit up to 10 hours per day, Push/Pull up to 75lbs, Overhead reach up to 10 hours per day, Walk up to 10 hours per day, Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs, Climb ladder/stairs up to 6 hours per day, Kneel/Crouch up to 10 hours per day, Upper body twist up to 6 hours per day, Work in temperatures over 80 degrees, Safely working at heights (up to 500ft), Work in confined spaces, Operating heavy equipment and machinery, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or equivalency certificate, 6+ years of experience with tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) welding

Nice to Have

8+ years of experience using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), oxy-acetylene, fitting, and arc gouging related to the trade, Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, AWS/ASME codes, and engineering requirements, Experience with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade, Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing, Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade, Knowledge of arc air procedures and equipment, Experience with precision measuring instruments, Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

What You'll Do.

Complete welding assignments

Repair structural stands

Fit and fabricate metal components

Assemble structural forms

Analyze engineering drawings

Plan welding operations

Weld together metal components

Obtain and maintain internal licenses

Decrease turnaround times

Streamline work processes

Work cooperatively and jointly

Work in a fast-paced environment

Perform related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work cooperatively and jointly; Under the supervision of a lead welder

Free ATS check

Applying for this Pipe Welder - Level 4/5 role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

How to Apply on Greenhouse

  • Create a Greenhouse profile before applying — it saves time across multiple applications.
  • Upload your resume as a PDF; the parser handles it better than Word.
  • Answer all knockout questions carefully — wrong answers auto-reject before a human sees you.
  • Enable email notifications to track application status in real time.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about SpaceX?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →