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Orbital Welder

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Orbital Welder Houston, Texas About Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines is an innovative and ... The ideal candidate will possess both welding expertise and engineering knowledge to work on ...

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

This role performs orbital and TIG welding, interprets engineering drawings and specifications, and ensures all work meets quality, safety, and production standards. Explore your tasks and ...

Orbital Tube Welder II

Bertram, TX ยท On-site

$19.50 - $25.25/hr

SUMMARY Our Orbital Welders work closely with fluid systems engineers in our Tube Fabrication Shop to ensure that the building process is being performed in accordance with written instructions. This ...

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Orbital TIG Welder

Malvern, PA ยท On-site

$18 - $27/hr

Key Responsibilities: - Perform orbital TIG welding on high and ultra-high purity gas delivery system components using semi-automatic orbital welding equipment. - Read and interpret engineering ...

In this role, you will use orbital welding equipment, tools, and practices to build, repair, and ... Ability to read and apply AWS welding symbols, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and engineering ...

Orbital Welder

Ridge, TX ยท On-site

$18.75 - $24.25/hr

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating orbital welding equipment (Arc Machines, Swagelok ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and weld procedure specifications

Orbital TIG Welder

Malvern, PA ยท On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Key Responsibilities: - Perform orbital TIG welding on high and ultra-high purity gas delivery system components using semi-automatic orbital welding equipment. - Read and interpret engineering ...

Orbital Welder II

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

In this role, you will use orbital welding equipment, tools, and practices to build, repair, and ... Ability to read and apply AWS welding symbols, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and engineering ...

Orbital Welder III

Austin, TX ยท On-site

$23 - $31.40/hr

In this role, you will use orbital welding equipment, tools, and practices to build, repair, and ... Ability to read and apply AWS welding symbols, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and engineering ...

In this role, you will use orbital welding equipment, tools, and practices to build, repair, and ... Ability to read and apply AWS welding symbols, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and engineering ...

Ability to read and apply AWS welding symbols, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and engineering ... torch/orbital head control. Solid understanding of metallurgy, filler metals, and shielding gas ...

Orbital Welder

Blue Ridge, TX ยท On-site

$18.25 - $23.50/hr

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating orbital welding equipment (Arc Machines, Swagelok ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and weld procedure specifications

Orbital TIG Welder

Malvern, PA ยท On-site

$20 - $26/hr

... orbital welding equipment. This position works in a clean-room environment and requires an understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, and job travelers. The candidate must have good manual ...

Orbital TIG Welder

Malvern, PA ยท On-site

$20 - $26/hr

... orbital welding equipment. This position works in a clean-room environment and requires an understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, and job travelers. The candidate must have good manual ...

Ability to read and apply AWS welding symbols, weld procedure specifications (WPS), and engineering ... torch/orbital head control. Solid understanding of metallurgy, filler metals, and shielding gas ...

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Orbital Welder

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

Intuitive Machines LLC
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturingย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Orbital Welder 


Houston, Texas

About Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With the first commercial lunar landing in history, multiple NASA lunar missions in development, and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting our customers and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

About the Position:

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Orbital GTAW tube welder to join our team who is capable of welding on critical spacecraft thin-walled Inconel, Titanium and Stainless-Steel tubes. The ideal candidate will possess both welding expertise and engineering knowledge to work on specialized space parts and hardware. This role is crucial in ensuring the structural integrity and precision of components designed for space missions. This role is posted at multiple levels of experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Experience operating the AMI M217 and thePolysoudeP4-4 orbital welding machines preferred.
  • Ability to developed orbital weld programs for thin wall tubes.
  • Working in a spacecraft building clean room environment.
  • Maintain clean and efficient workspace.
  • Experience in the use of tools for visual weld inspection.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with Microsoft office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS teams.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to help design and test space components, ensuring they meet technical specifications and mission requirements.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to determine welding and fabrication requirements.
  • Utilize engineering principles to analyze and solve welding-related problems.
  • Operate and maintain orbital welding equipment ensuring they are in optimal condition.
  • Conduct visual inspections of welded joints to ensure they meet strict quality standards and compliance with space industry regulations.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance welding and fabrication processes, efficiency, and quality.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Requirements:

  • Operator will be required to achieve defect-free X-ray quality welds working to AWS D17.1 specifications.
  • Technical training or certification in welding preferred. No degree is also applicable with years of experience.
  • Minimum of 2-5 years of orbital welding experience, with a focus on aerospace or space industry components.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
  • Welding materials commonly used in aerospace applications, such as Titanium Ti-6Al-4V, Aluminum 6061, 316L Stainless Steel, and Inconel Alloy 625.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

EEOC 
 
Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.