Lead Welder - Level 4 (2nd Shift)

McGregor, TX · 7+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Sep 25, 2026

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SpaceX is seeking a Lead Welder - Level 4 for the 2nd shift in McGregor, TX to lead and offer daily support to the welding team.
This role involves completing welding assignments and procedures for the construction and repair of all site structural stands.

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
Collaborate with welding leadership to ensure that the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod size are accurately assessed for each welding project
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

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)
Anticipated hours for this position are 1:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Ability to work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with appropriate safety equipment
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to work overtime and weekends, depending on site operational needs

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