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Apprentice Welder

SpaceX
McGregor, USA
Intern · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 3 weeks ago

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform tasks such as plasma table programming, operating a band saw, chop saw, and manually drilling or milling materials
  • Analyze engineering drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of cut parts
  • 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
  • Work with leaders to complete the assignment/project, solve problems, meet deadlines, and review issues for consistent improvement
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate’s degree or certification from a 2-year technical school
  • 2+ years of experience (experience from a college welding program qualifies) in two of the following processes: Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding/stick welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/TIG welding (GTAW), or Gas Metal Arc Welding/MIG welding (GMAW)
  • Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, climb, twist the upper body, and work in confined spaces
  • Ability to stand for extended periods (8 hours minimum)
  • Ability to lift heavy objects up to 45 lbs. unassisted
  • Ability to work at heights up to 300 feet with proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Ability to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
  • Available to work extended hours and weekends depending on site operational needs
  • Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
  • Work performed in an environment exposed to fumes, odors, sparks, and noise
  • Must be willing to travel nationally for up to four weeks – travel will be less than 15%
  • 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 reach out to [email protected].

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 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 while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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