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NDE INSPECTOR, CWI - 3RD SHIFT

A Certified Weld Specialist position at SpaceX sits within the quality control network supporting production as part of the NDE organization within Materials Engineering department. The NDE function is organized within focused production area cells alongside the production activities utilizing multiple and varied inspection methods to efficiently provide quality control and protect product reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldments meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard or document
• Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with the drawing requirements
• Use a computer to compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of weld quality, as well as for inter-office communications
• Recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of work in progress and completed work
• Monitoring welding processes such as gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding, and plasma arc welding and assuring they are performed in accordance with qualified procedures
• Verify and document welder qualifications
• Verify the compliance of base metals with the applicable specifications
• Appraise welding joint designs and joint preparations for compliance with drawing
• Verify proper fit, cleanliness, and environmental conditions
• Verify tack weld quality
• Verify preheat and interpass temperatures
• Assure the proper control and handling of welding consumables
• Verify the interpass and final cleaning
• Assure the product's conformity to drawings and specifications
• Verify cleanliness and weld surface quality
• Oversee NDT examinations, proof, and if required mechanical testing
• Oversee repair activities
• Verify proper performance of postweld heat treatments
• Confirm adequate documentation of fabrication and inspection activities
• Assist in training and developing of other teammates
• Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
• Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
• Interpret, evaluated, communicate and report findings to production and engineering
• Perform surface and near surface NDE inspections with dye penetrant, and magnetic particle inspection methods

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience in welding inspection as a level II NDE/NDT inspector
• Current American Welding Society certified welding inspector (CWI)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive knowledge of industry standards including AWS and ASME
• Working knowledge of surface and subsurface NDE methodologies
• NDE qualifications in MT, PT, ET, RT, UT, or PAUT
• NDT Level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A or NAS-410 in penetrant inspection (PT) and magnetic particle (MT)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, bend stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run
• Must be available to work 3rd shift

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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