CNC Setup Operator I, First Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Equity

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a hands-on fabrication technician to join the Stage Manufacturing team building the Terran R rocket. You will operate metal fabrication and machining equipment to advance our launch program in a fast-paced, safety‑driven environment.

You will run CNC routers, operate mills and roll formers, perform inspections with precision tools, and support lift operations. The role emphasizes teamwork, process improvement, and delivering quality parts on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with metal fabrication techniques (bending, rolling, etc).
• Experience with machining equipment (mill, lathe, etc) and use of common hand tools and inspection tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Slack for team communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Run 3 axis CNC router, plate mill, and roll forming equipment.
• Complete standard lift operations or assist in critical lift operations.
• Perform precision blending/deburring using a range of power tools or hand tools.
• Perform in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and pin gauges.
• Uphold Relativity Space safety and shop standards; foster inclusive environment.

Skills

Metal fabrication

Machining equipment

Inspection tools

MS Office

Slack

Rigging

Welding

CNC & robotics

GD&T

Tools

Microsoft Office

Slack

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. This isn’t about turning the same bolt every day; it’s about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, it’s up to the team to deliver on Terran R: solving challenges in real time, optimizing for scale, and constantly improving processes. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, with opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies. What we build here sets the blueprint for the future of scaled launch.

About the Role:

• Responsible for running 3 axis CNC router, plate mill, and roll forming equipment
• Responsible for completing standard lift operations or assisting in critical lift operation
• Perform precision blending/deburring using a combination of standard power tools or hand tools
• Perform in process inspections using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pin gauges
• Uphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team

About You:

• Experience with metal fabrication techniques (bending, rolling, etc)
• Experience with machining equipment (mill, lathe, etc) Proficient in the use of common hand tools and inspection tools
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or other team communication tools such as Slack (or equivalent)

Nice to have, but not required:

• Experience with rigging and crane operations
• Experience with welding operations
• Experience with CNC, robotics, and/or machine programming Experience reading drawings and/or GD&T

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$26.92 - $40.38 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

Why Relativity?

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