Automated Welding Technician (Starship)

Responsibilities

• Operate and utilize advanced manufacturing equipment such as robots, welders, and manufacturing software.
• Set up and calibrate machinery based on engineering blueprints, CAD models, and production specifications to ensure precise dimensions.
• Perform material handling, including loading raw materials and unloading finished sections for further assembly or stacking.
• Conduct in-process inspections using tools like calipers, laser scanners, and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to verify quality, detect defects, and ensure compliance with NASA/AS9100 standards.
• Prepare surfaces and edges of barrel sections for welding and assembly, including cleaning, grinding, beveling, and deburring to ensure optimal joint quality, adhesion, and structural integrity.
• Collaborate with engineers, welders, and assembly teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and implement continuous improvements in fabrication techniques.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on fabrication equipment, including inspections, lubrication, and minor repairs, to ensure operational reliability, minimize downtime, and extend equipment lifespan.
• Document production data, including machine logs, quality reports, and maintenance records, using digital systems for traceability.
• Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per drawing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience in hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling, machine operator, and/or installation; OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, and/or electronics.
• Technical certification in machining, fabrication, or welding preferred (e.g., AWS Certified Welder or CNC Operator certification).
• Experience in operating fabrication machinery in a manufacturing setting, ideally in aerospace, automotive, or heavy industry.
• Proficiency with tools and software such as CNC programming (e.g., G-code), CAD/CAM systems, and quality management software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with knowledge of metalworking processes like rolling, bending, stamping, and heat treatment for aerospace-grade materials.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.