Lead Welder - Massey's Test Site

LEAD WELDER – MASSEY’S TEST SITE

Welders at Starbase, TX will work to build, maintain, and upgrade structural and/or fluid systems to support various SpaceX rocket testing campaigns. This welder will lead an elite team of other fabricators to rapidly build and weld the large assemblies that will contribute to Starship & Super Heavy vehicle testing at our South Texas facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and offer daily support to the welding team
• 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/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 (flight control, other fab/civil organizations, engineering, etc.)
• 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
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 7+ years of experience with at least one of the following: shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) (experience from a college welding program qualifies)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fabricate and weld carbon structure, carbon pipe, and stainless pipe
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Experience in overhead cranes and forklifts
• Use of precision measuring instruments
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with appropriate safety equipment
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be available for overtime and weekends, depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Physical effort with some handling of lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed, based on site operational needs; flexibility required