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Supervisor, Welding (Starship Pad Build) at SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL, 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 (STARSHIP PAD BUILD)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and mentor a team of welders

• Foster and instill a strong safety culture across all SpaceX job sites

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures

• Oversee and control production weld quality

• Track productivity and develop time/cost saving processes

• Maintain the application of welding codes and standards

• Manage lump sum weld/fab contractor teams in the field

• Review and edit documentation, including work reports and record keeping

• Assign organization for field work and project time estimations

• Contribute preliminary and critical design reviews to educate design and manufacturing engineers on best shop and field build/weld practices

• Schedule teams based on skillsets to best suit particular projects

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

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

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of professional experience in structural and piping fabrication

• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)

• Experience managing 10+ employees in a fast paced environment

• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4

• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, D1.2 and ASME B31.3 fabrication and welding requirements

• Trade school certificate

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Willing to work long hours and weekends as necessary to meet business needs

• Ability to travel for extended periods of time to our other sites in support of build out activities

• Ability to work for prolonged periods in a confined space

• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment 35 lbs.

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

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:
  Cape Canaveral, FL
• Company:
  SpaceX