BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of pipe and structural welding experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of metal fabrication experience
- 3+ years leading small weld teams
- 1+ years of experience working at a launch, test, or production site
- Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements
- Knowledge in standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
- Knowledge in ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relating to welding and brazing
- Knowledge in occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
- Knowledge in arc air procedures and equipment
- Use of precision measuring instruments
- 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 lift up-to 35 lbs. (unassisted)
- 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
- Standard hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 5:00 PM – 3:30 AM
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Level 3: $30.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential
Level 4: $35.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential
Level 5: $40.00 - $50.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential
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.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.