Structural Welder, Stage 0 Ground Fabrication (Starship)

Starbase, TX · 2+ years experience · Posted Sep 22, 2026

At a glance

Join an elite team of structural fitters and welders at Starbase, TX working on complex structural launch hardware and test stands.
Contribute directly to vehicle testing and historic Starship launches from the Texas coast.

Complete welding assignments for the construction and repair of site structural weldments on time, safely, and in a professional manner
Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components to dimensions for building and assembling test and launch hardware
Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable
Utilize manual and semi-automatic welding processes to fit and weld complex structural weldments
Visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1
Obtain and maintain internal licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required
Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs
Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience with Flux-Cored Arc Welding - Gas-shielded (FCAW-G), experience from a vocational welding program qualifies
Ability to work multiple shifts and change shifts with minimal notice
Ability to travel to different sites, as needed, up to 20% travel
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand-over-hand

5+ years of experience using FCAW-G welding
Ability to read welding symbols per AWS 2.4
Experience as a combo welder with the ability to fit and weld carbon structure using FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, or GMAW processes
3+ years of blueprint reading experience directly related to structural weldments
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, welding techniques, and practices of the welding trade
Knowledge of occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
Experience with precision measuring instruments such as theodolite, total station, or laser levels
Experience in overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging