Supervisor, Welding (Starship)

SUPERVISOR, WELDING (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures
• Assist with the tooling and fixturing designs required for weld operation
• General welding, cutting, and fabrication equipment knowledge, theory, application, maintenance and testing
• Base material and welding material selection
• Control of production weld quality
• Application of welding codes and standards
• Personnel management and supervision, including mentorship of junior welders
• Enforce site and personnel safety
• Review and edit documentation, including work reports and record keeping
• Supervise and provide daily support to the launch projects welding team
• Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process
• Responsible for planning and scheduling work, assigning work, and assessing completed work
• Monitor and approve employee time keeping records
• Communicate how successful performance will be measured and provide collaborative direction to team members; recommend performance standards and ratings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience with one or more of the following: gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), TIG, or gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• 3+ years of experience in a direct leadership role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience managing more than 10 employees
• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2
• Aluminum gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience
• Trade school certificate
• Capable of cutting, polishing, and etching weld test samples
• Experience with Inconel welding and fabrication

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Launchpad Supervisor: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year    

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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.