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Supervisor, Welding at SpaceX

Brownsville, TX, United States

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SUPERVISOR, WELDING

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:

• 7+ years of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), TIG, or gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience

• 3+ years of experience in a 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

• Experience with ASME B31.3 fabrication and welding

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work day shift (6:00 AM - 6:00 PM) or night shift (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

• Must be willing to work long hours and weekends as needed

• Must be willing to travel to our launch sites in support of launch specific projects and/or pad modifications

• Must be able to work for prolonged periods in a confined space

• Must be willing to work outdoors

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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.

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• Location:
  Brownsville, Texas
• Company:
  SpaceX