Apprentice Weld Support Technician

About the Role

SpaceX is seeking an Apprentice Weld Support Technician at its Texas Test Site. This role requires specialized trade skills to fulfill welding requirements and operational needs. The technician will execute the activities of the weld support team, including plasma programming/operating, saw operations, material movements, and cross-training across these functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as: plasma table programming, operating a band saw and chop saw, manually drilling and milling materials.
• Analyze engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of cut parts.
• Obtain and maintain required licenses, operator permits, or certifications.
• Continuously strive to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes, working cooperatively and jointly.
• Collaborate with leaders to complete assignments/projects, solve problems, meet deadlines, and review issues for consistent improvement.
• Perform other related duties to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Associate’s degree or certification from a 2-year technical school.
• 1+ years of experience with hand tools and blueprint reading (experience gained through a 2-year college or technical program counts).
• 1+ years of experience with plasma table programming/operating.
• Ability to use measuring instruments of all types.
• Experience working in cutting or machining operations.
• Experience in a high-mix, low-volume (job shop) manufacturing environment.
• 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 rapidly change focus in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

Additional Requirements

• Working conditions may require physical dexterity in tight quarters.
• Ability to work while standing up to 8 hours, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand.
• Able to lift heavy objects up to 45 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Able to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches.
• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Able to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, wind, rain).
• Able to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally for up to four weeks (travel will be less than 15%).

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.