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Training Forklift (nice) Scheduling (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

  • Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction, repair, and upgrade of site structural stands, launch pad structures, and fluid systems on …
  • Weld using flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes on c…
  • Cut, trim, scarf, fit, and fabricate metal components and weldments to dimensions for building and assembling test site and launch pad structural forms using…
  • Collaborate with the lead welder to ensure the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod/filler size are accurately assessed for each welding project
  • Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze and review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is…
  • Utilize hand welding, flame-cutting, and related equipment to weld together metal components and parts to assemble structural forms and launch pad systems
  • Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 (normal and high-pres…
  • Obtain and maintain internal 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
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze and review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is…” · “Utilize hand welding, flame-cutting, and related equipment to weld together metal components and parts to assemble structural forms and launch pad systems” · “Ability to visually inspect own welds per American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 (normal and high-pres…”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze and review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is…” · “Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs” · “Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast-paced, challenging work environment”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “Complete welding assignments and procedures for the construction, repair, and upgrade of site structural stands, launch pad structures, and fluid systems on …” · “Cut, trim, scarf, fit, and fabricate metal components and weldments to dimensions for building and assembling test site and launch pad structural forms using…” · “Collaborate with the lead welder to ensure the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod/filler size are accurately assessed for each welding project”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Adaptability and learning Core
    In the posting: “Work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities based on program needs” · “flexibility is required”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
    In the posting: “Collaborate with the lead welder to ensure the proper weld procedure, type of material, and rod/filler size are accurately assessed for each welding project”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Leadership and mentoring Supporting
    In the posting: “Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze and review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is…”
    Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
  • Data and analysis Supporting
    In the posting: “Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze and review engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is…”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Stakeholder management Supporting
    In the posting: “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, ge…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (8):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
  6. Tell me about a time you caught an error before it reached a customer or a report. From this posting
  7. Describe a time your plans changed suddenly. How did you adjust? From this posting
  8. How have you used scheduling in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using training. From this posting
  10. Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
  11. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  13. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  14. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  15. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  16. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  17. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  18. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  19. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  20. Describe a process you improved.
  21. Do you have any questions for us?
  22. Why do you want to work here?
  23. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  24. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  25. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  26. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  27. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  28. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  29. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  30. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  31. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  32. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  33. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  34. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  35. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  36. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  37. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  38. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  39. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  40. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  41. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  42. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
  43. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.