BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience with hand tools, band saws, or torch cutting in a construction, industrial, or manufacturing environment
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1+ year of experience with plasma table programming/operating
- Experience working in a role supporting welding operations (prep–cut, clean, etc.)
- Experience in a high mix/low volume (job shop) manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of hydrostatic pressure testing or “proof and clean” operations
- Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Working conditions may be in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body
- Working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
- Able to lift heavy objects up to 25lbs unassisted
- Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper PPE
- Able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
- Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
- Able to work in extreme outdoor environments when needed – heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
- Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Ability and willingness to travel nationally for up to four weeks
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Weld Support Technician/Level 1: $20.00/hour
Weld Support Technician/Level 2: $23.00/hour
Weld Support Technician/Level 3: $27.00/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.