Apprentice Pipe Welder, Ground Support Equipment (Starship)

APPRENTICE PIPE WELDER, GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (STARSHIP) 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete welding assignments and procedures for construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner
• Cut, trim, or scarf metal objects, fit and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test site structural forms
• Under supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Utilize hand welding and flame-cutting equipment to weld together metal components and parts to assemble structural forms
• Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 (normal and high-pressure service) with proper training
• Obtain and maintain internal 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 in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certification 
• Welding/pipe fitting school certificate or 1+ years of hands-on experience with tungsten inert gas (TIG) or gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) welding

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Basic knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements
• Basic knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Some experience in the use of precision measuring instruments
• Prior experience in the use of oxyacetylene, fitting, arc grouping and electronic welding equipment related to the trade
• Prior experience with MIG and FCAW welding
• General mechanical skills in concrete, machining, and alignment/setting
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, and lifting up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights (up to 300 feet)
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Welder/Level 1: $18.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.