Lead Structural Welder; Stage 0 Propellant Systems; Night Shift

LEAD STRUCTURAL WELDER (STAGE 0 PROPELLANT SYSTEMS) - NIGHT SHIFT

We are currently seeking individuals to fill a lead welder position at our Starbase launch site. This position requires skill in a specialized trade to complete welding requirements and operational needs. The position is responsible for welding piping, structural steel, and other facility equipment and infrastructure.

• Lead and offer daily support to the welding team
• Orient new team members; assist in assigning and reassigning tasks; assist in scheduling daily work assignments; and assist others on work procedures and ensure the performance standards are met
• Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members
• Report status and issues to leadership and customers
• Support leadership in de-escalation of conflict, following company policies, and setting and enforcing a high bar for quality and throughput
• Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction and repair of all site structural stands on time, safely, and in a professional manner
• Coordinate work with support groups such as flight control, other fabrication and civil organizations, and engineering
• Collaborate with the welding lead coordinator to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
• Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of structural welding experience

• 5+ years of metal fabrication experience
• 3+ years leading small weld teams
• 3+ years of pipe welding experience
• 1+ years of experience working at a launch, test, or production site
• Knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements
• Knowledge of ferrous and non‑ferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Knowledge of arc air procedures and equipment
• Experience with standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
• Experience with precision measuring instruments
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment

• Must be able to work the following shift: night shift 6:00 p.m.
  
  - 4:30 a.m., Monday - Friday
• Must be available for overtime and weekends, depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Must be able to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, and lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to work on ladders and lifts at elevated heights up to 300 feet with appropriate safety equipment
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments, including heat, cold, and rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Valid driver's license
• Stand:
  Up to 10 hours per day
• Sit:
  Up to 10 hours per day
• Push/Pull:
  Up to 75 pounds unassisted between 1 and 2 hours per day
• Overhead reach:
  Up to 10 hours per day
• Walk:
  Up to 10 hours per day
• Lift/Carry:
  Up to 50 pounds unassisted between 1 and 2 hours per day
• Climb (ladder/stairs):
  Up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch:
  Up to 10 hours per day
• Upper body twist:
  Up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 6 hours or more per day
• Candidate must be…