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Ironworker

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Est. total comp~$92K–$159K

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

IRONWORKER

Starbase is standing up on-site power generation for the Starbase supercomputer. This ironworker role builds the steel the plant stands on, and the reinforcing in the foundations coming out of the ground. You will erect structural framing, pipe racks, equipment platforms, and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) stack steel, and set the embeds so trailer- and skid-mounted gas turbines, generators, piping, and emissions equipment can land on schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Erect structural steel for power generation: turbine and generator support framing, pipe racks, equipment platforms, and SCR stack steel

Shake out, rig, and connect columns, beams, bracing, and trusses at height; plumb and align members, then bolt up and torque connections per drawings and specs

Install metal deck, grating, handrail, stairs, ladders, toe boards, and access steel around turbine packages, pipe racks, and stack structures

Set embed plates, anchor bolts, and bearing surfaces so millwrights can land, level, and grout trailer- and skid-mounted turbine and generator packages

Place and tie rebar for foundations, equipment pads, and pedestals ahead of each pour …

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Job inventory

Required 2 items

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Other: Shift, weekend or overtime work

Preferred 8 items

Skills and tools: AWS, Welding, Torque

Certifications and licenses: OSHA 10, AWS D1.1 structural welding certification, NCCER certification, NCCCO crane operator certification, Rigger and signalperson certification

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