Lead the welding team at SpaceX, ensuring high-quality work and mentoring team members in a dynamic environment.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- High school
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the role of Lead Welder on the 2nd shift at SpaceX, the individual will oversee the welding team, providing guidance and support while ensuring high-quality standards in welding operations. The position requires extensive experience with various welding techniques, including SMAW and GMAW, along with leadership skills to mentor team members and manage project workflows. This role is ideal for seasoned welders with a strong background in fabrication and a commitment to safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 15, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 9, 2026.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Lead Welder - 2nd Shift role.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Lead Welder - 2nd Shift role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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 of enabling human life on Mars.
LEAD WELDER - 2ND SHIFT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and offer daily support to the welding team
- Assist the supervisor in coaching, mentoring, and training team members and contractors
- Report status and issues to leadership and customers through emails, updates to web pages, or similar means; ensure clocking discipline to enable tracking of job status
- Support leadership in de-escalation of conflict, following company policies, and setting/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 (flight control, other fab/civil organizations, engineering, etc.)
- Collaborate with welding leadership to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project; ensure that all information and requirements are communicated to contractors working on those projects
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 7+ years of experience with at least one of the following: shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) (experience from a college welding program qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fabricate and weld carbon structure, carbon pipe, and stainless pipe
- Experience leading a team or project
- Knowledge of standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
- Experience in overhead cranes and forklifts
- Use of precision measuring instruments
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Anticipated hours for this position are 1:30 PM – 12:30 AM
- Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
- Ability to work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with appropriate safety equipment
- Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
- Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be able to work overtime and weekends, depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
- Physical effort with some handling of lightweight supplies or materials (up to 45 lbs. unassisted)
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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