Foundry Welder Raptor
Foundry Welder Raptor
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Job Description
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 ofenabling human life on Mars.
FOUNDRY WELDER (RAPTOR)
The Foundry Welder is part of a team performing welding operations on Raptor Engine castings. This position requires skill in a specialized trade to complete welding requirements and operational needs. This role requires learning the details of our processes as they evolve and leveraging that understanding to use equipment and propose improvements to help SpaceX make worldchanging launch vehicles and spacecraft. The strongest candidates are able to produce highquality work in a timely manner while continually supporting needed process improvements streamlining of work and cost savings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Repair casting defects via grinding welding and blending
- Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations; read and interpret work instructions and part drawings (blueprints and CAD)
- Use precision calibrated tools micrometers depth gauges and calipers
- Make a continuous effort to improve operations decrease process time streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly
- Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts boom lifts scissor lifts etc.
- Safely operate shot blasting equipment on cast metal parts with a variety of blasting media
- Support material removal strategies in partnership with design engineers
- Conduct inprocess inspection
- Provide handson support to other foundry areas when developing prototype and production hardware
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Take operational ownership of the weld area equipment and processes
- Take initiative in problem solving cost reductions and process improvement
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1 years of experience with TIG welding in a manufacturing environment or certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program within the last 2 years
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of experience TIG welding aerospace parts or castings in a production environment; familiarity with AMS2694 Aerospace Material Specification
- Familiarity with AWS D17.1 aerospace requirements; knowledge in standard tools materials motions and practices of the welding trade; knowledge in occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
- 6G weld certification at previous employment within 1 years or from accredited institution
- Experience with investment casting
- Experience taking products from design to production and/or starting up new work centers and documenting info to establish solid processes
- Ability to interpret PT/RT defects and repair within provided dimensional conformance guidelines
- Able to interpret dimensional reports and repair parts back to within tolerance
- Excellent hand work
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated professional track record of creative problem solving cost reductions and process improvement
- Excellent attention to detail
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Level 1: $22.00 $27.00/hour
Level 2: $25.00 $32.50/hour
Level 3: $30.00 $38.00/hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated 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 longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm 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 longterm 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.
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 SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Employment Type
Hourly
