3-Axis CNC Setup Operator I - Precision Machining

First Roles; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is building the Terran R and a forward-looking factory with a culture of autonomy, ownership, and impact. The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures and pushing for faster, higher-quality production with opportunities to apply automation and advanced technologies.

The role focuses on operating CNC/router equipment, performing in-process inspections, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience with metal fabrication techniques such as bending or rolling.
• Experience with machining equipment (mill, lathe) and standard hand tools/instrumentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or team tools like Slack or similar.

Responsibilities

• Run 3 axis CNC router, plate mill, and roll forming equipment.
• Assist in standard lifts or critical lift operations.
• Perform precision blending/deburring with power or hand tools.
• Conduct in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and pin gauges.
• Maintain Relativity Space safety and shop cleanliness standards.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Machining equipment

Office/communication tools

Tools

CNC router (3 axis)

Plate mill

Roll forming equipment

Micrometers/calipers/pin gauges

Job description

Relativity Space is building the Terran R and a forward-looking factory with a culture of autonomy, ownership, and impact. The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures and pushing for faster, higher-quality production with opportunities to apply automation and advanced technologies.

The role focuses on operating CNC/router equipment, performing in-process inspections, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced manufacturing