Industrial Welder - Memphis at xAI

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong></h3> <p>We are seeking an Industrial Welder to support the buildout of SpaceXAI'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.</p> <p>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 SpaceXAI data center sites.</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>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).</li> <li>Lay out, cut, bevel, grind, and align joints; check fit-up, root opening, and reinforcement before and after the weld.</li> <li>Read isometric, spool, and structural drawings; work to weld maps, heat numbers, and rod-control / continuity requirements where used.</li> <li>Support hanging of strut, supports, hangers, and structural members; assist with equipment set and bolt-up as needed to complete the weld package.</li> <li>Stage, move, and inventory pipe, fittings, structural members, filler metal, and tools; keep laydown yards and work areas orderly.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Follow LOTO, PPE, hot-work, and site rules; do not weld on live or unpurged systems without authorization.</li> <li>Report damaged material, rejected welds, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately.</li> <li>Support punch-list, repair, and NDE hold-point work through system turnover.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Journey-level industrial construction welding experience: 3+ years welding large industrial piping and/or structural steel, completion of a recognized welding apprenticeship, or equivalent military experience.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience with GTAW (TIG) on stainless steel and/or SMAW (stick) on carbon steel.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site.</li> <li>Ability to use welding machines, torches, grinders, and related hand and power tools safely.</li> <li>Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including hot-work permits and LOTO.</li> <li>Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.</li> <li>Experience welding large-bore process, mechanical, or utility piping and heavy structural members.</li> <li>Current ASME Section IX qualification (e.g. 6G) in GTAW on stainless and/or SMAW on carbon.</li> <li>Proficiency in both TIG-on-stainless and stick-on-carbon; FCAW a plus.</li> <li>AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification or equivalent.</li> <li>OSHA 10 or equivalent training.</li> <li>Ability to read isometric, spool, and structural drawings.</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXAI data center construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. 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