SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
As a welding technical trainer for ground support equipment you will develop, implement, and run the training program that qualifies welders to deliver consistent, flight-critical structural and pipe welds on Starship and Super Heavy launch infrastructure. Working directly with welding teams, build engineering and operations teams, you will turn defined skill requirements into practical, hands-on training that meets SpaceX quality standards. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of professional welding experience on both pipe and structure using FCAW, GTAW, or GMAW
- Bachelor’s degree in welding technology, industrial education, or related field and/or equivalent work experience
- Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required
- Strong knowledge of GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW welding processes, materials, and safety protocols
- Experience as a structural fitter or pipe fitter
More about this role
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.
As a welding technical trainer for ground support equipment you will develop, implement, and run the training program that qualifies welders to deliver consistent, flight-critical structural and pipe welds on Starship and Super Heavy launch infrastructure. Working directly with welding teams, build engineering and operations teams, you will turn defined skill requirements into practical, hands-on training that meets SpaceX quality standards.
- Develop and update curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials in accordance with industry standards
- Teach Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) using Surface Tension Transfer (STT), and Gas-shielded Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW-G) techniques, safety procedures, and equipment maintenance to students at various skill levels for both structural and pipe welding
- Provide hands-on demonstrations and supervise students during...
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