Job brief: TIG Welder, Combustion Devices (RAPTOR)

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• 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: $23 to $38 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Hawthorne, CA
• Posted: 2026-08-14 · over 60 days ago

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

Level: Entry level. The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Must have

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience with aerospace TIG welding
• 1+ years of experience fitting welded assemblies
• 3+ years of experience in welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum or titanium
• Certification with AWS D17.1 and D1.2
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.

Conditions

• Able to work overtime hours and weekends as needed
• Able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted
• Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Main duties

• This position will be responsible for welding, assembly, and fabrication of various fluid systems and various sub-assembly components.
• Repair casting defects via grinding, welding and blending
• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations; read and interpret work instructions and part drawings (blueprints and CAD)
• Use precision calibrated tools –micrometers, depth gauges and calipers
• Make a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease process time, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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