Electron Beam Welder (Raptor Combustion Devices) - 2nd Shift Verified today
Electron Beam Welder (Raptor Combustion Devices) - 2nd Shift
SpaceX is hiring an Electron Beam Welder to work on Raptor combustion devices in Hawthorne, CA. This is a 2nd shift role (3:30 PM to 2:00 AM) with overtime and weekend work as needed.
What You Will Do
- EB weld, assemble, and fabricate combustion device hardware including Raptor V3 Fuel Stack components
- Assist engineering in developing new weld schedules and optimizing existing tooling
- Perform machine preventative maintenance and troubleshoot issues
- Use precision calibrated tools: torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers
- Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions
- Operate forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
- Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience in EB welding, TIG welding, CNC machine operation, and/or mechanical assembly
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of welding experience with stainless steel, Inconel, aluminum, or titanium
- Aerospace electron beam welding experience
- Aerospace TIG welding experience
- Knowledge of weld assembly tolerances and pre-weld cleanliness requirements
- Blueprint reading and lay out proficiency
- Experience completing welds that pass visual inspection before X-ray or dye penetrant testing
- AWS D17.1 and D1.2 certification
- Overhead crane and forklift experience
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift minimum 25 lbs unassisted
- Able to stand for extended periods (8 hours minimum)
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
Compensation
Pay range based on experience level:
- Level 1: $23-$27 per hour
- Level 2: $26-$33 per hour
- Level 3: $31-$38 per hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Benefits include long-term incentives (company stock or cash awards), discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, and 10+ paid holidays per year.
ITAR Requirements
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.