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Combo Welder - Memphis

SpaceXSISouthaven, MS

Posted Oct 21 · Updated Oct 31

💰 $65,000 – $85,000/yrFull-timemetalwork and fabrication

Quick Summary

Industrial combo welder needed to fit and weld large-bore piping and structural steel for SpaceXSI data center construction per ASME Section IX specifications.

Skills & Keywords

combo weldingstructural steelASME Section IX

RESPONSIBILITIES

Fit, tack, and weld large-bore industrial piping and/or structural steel (pipe racks, platforms, supports, skids, and related assemblies) per drawings and ASME Section IX welding procedure specifications (WPS)
Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after the weld
Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control / continuity requirements where used
Support hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment set and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld package
Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderly
Open and close work areas: protection, fire watch and hot-work permits, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately
Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorization
Report damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately
Support punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnover

Required Qualifications

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3+ years of journey-level industrial construction welding experience involving large industrial piping and/or structural steel; OR completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship; OR equivalent military experience
Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXSI data center construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases
Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift and position moderate loads, stand and walk for a full shift, and wear PPE (including welding PPE) for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and/or SMAW (stick) on carbon steel
Qualified to ASME Section IX, or ability to pass a pre-employment weld test to ASME Section IX in the process(es) and position(s) used on site
Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site
Ability to use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools safely
Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and LOTO
Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites
Experience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural members
Current ASME Section IX qualification (e.g. 6G) in GTAW on stainless and/or SMAW on carbon
Proficiency in both TIG-on-stainless and stick-on-carbon; FCAW a plus
AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalent
OSHA 10 or equivalent training
Ability to read isometric, spool, and structural drawings
High school diploma or equivalency certificate

COMBO WELDER

We are seeking an Industrial Welder to support the buildout of SpaceXSI's high-performance data centers. In this hands-on role, you will fit and weld large industrial piping and structural steel to ASME Section IX and keep construction moving on our next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure.

You will work closely with mechanical, structural, electrical, and operations teams to weld pipe, supports, and structures from construction through turnover. This is a full-time, onsite role with significant travel to SpaceXSI data center sites.