Job brief: Welding Supervisor (Super Heavy Booster)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (6 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-10.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $110,000 to $140,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Hawthorne, CA
• Posted: 2026-06-08 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The posting asks for 5+ years of experience.

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree or 5+ years of experience in a welding role (GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs unassisted
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in tight spaces. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time – 8 hours min
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.
• § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Conditions

• Shift times: 1st shift (Monday-Friday): 5:00AM – 2:30PM
• Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/…

Main duties

• Manage an hourly workforce of welders and technicians. Deliver daily work assignments, oversee personnel development by providing constructive feedback, faci…
• Create and maintain a tight production schedule and provide clear daily assignments to the team.
• Responsible for recruiting and developing new welders and technicians in the shop. Provide technical mentorship and support to the team.
• Track shop floor metrics and partner with engineering to maximize delivery rate through high asset utilization, low cycle times, and high yield build processes.
• Collaborate with management and engineering teams to streamline work processes, resolve common build issues, and optimize the production line.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for manager jobs in California: $170k a year (959 listings, 84 employers). This listing is 27% lower.
• Across SpaceX's 2,901 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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