Lead Orbital Tube Welder

LEAD ORBITAL TUBE WELDER

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a healthy working environment for your teammates.
• Assign technicians and prioritize work before official start of shift based on production schedule and in alignment with the technician skills matrix.
• Coordinate personnel training and development.
• Review pass-down, update lead board with pertinent information, and work with your Lead counterpart to tackle any schedule needs or shop improvement projects.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis, and implement corresponding corrective action plans.
• Maintain area metrics, scheduling tools, and consumable supply inventory.
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing.
• Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions.
• Conduct a communication briefing at start of shift with technicians.
• Prepare your following shift for success.

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Certification from a formal orbital weld training program or 2+ years of OTW experience.
• 1+ years of experience with welding Stainless Steel, Inconel or Titanium.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading small teams.
• SpaceX certified Authorized Overseer.
• Certification from SpaceX Orbital weld training program.
• Proficient with COPV bottle processing and handling.
• Proficient with Super Tool OTW and COPV Vacuum purging.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and lay out.
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP), and related programs.
• 1+ years of experience with reading blue prints, interpreting and working from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: layout drawings, mechanical drawings, assembly procedures / work instructions; schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list.
• Demonstrated record of high-performance (rated 4/4 or above in previous review cycles).
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly operations such as grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:                  

Pay range:      

Orbital Tube Welder/Level 3: $30.00 - $38.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential           
Orbital Tube Welder/Level 4: $35.00 - $43.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential           
Orbital Tube Welder/Level 5: $40.00 - $50.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential           

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.