BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of experience with TIG welding
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience in welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum or copper
- Experience with aerospace TIG welding
- Highly proficient in tube (small and large diameter up to 6”) cutting grinding and fabrication
- Proficient in blue print reading and lay out
- Knowledge and experience completing welds that pass visual before being X-rayed or dye penned
- Certification with AWS D17.1 and D1.2
- Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work either 1st shift: (Monday - Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM) or 2nd shift: (Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM); able to work overtime hours and weekends as needed
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
TIG Welder/Level 1: $22.00 - $27.00/hour
TIG Welder/Level 2: $25.00 - $32.50/hour
TIG Welder/Level 3: $30.00 - $38.00/hour
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.