SUPERVISOR, WELDING (STARSHIP) - 3RD SHIFT
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:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of professional experience with one or more of the following: gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), TIG, or gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- 3+ years of experience in a direct 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work night shift (6 PM – 6 AM)
- Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time and lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
- Must be able to work in an environment that is occasionally exposed to extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Launchpad Supervisor: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00/per year
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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
