First Shift: Precision Composites Drilling & Assembly

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

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Composites Technician II for the first shift. The role focuses on precision drilling in composites and metals, plus hardware assembly, trimming, and maintaining safety in a high-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with engineers and production teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery while upholding strong safety standards and a collaborative team culture. This position is part of the Manufacturing team supporting Terran R production.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of composites drilling and mechanical assembly experience in aerospace or similar industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and production teams.
• Ability to use forklifts or cranes for lifting flight hardware and tooling.
• Set up and operate calibrated tools such as torque wrenches and precision measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drill precision holes in composite and metallic components using appropriate drill motors and tooling.
• Assemble hardware with adhesives, torque fasteners, install inserts, or rivets.
• Hand trim composites hardware with cutoff wheels and routers.
• Uphold Relativity Space safety and shop cleanliness standards.
• Collaborate across teams to support production goals.

Skills

Composites drilling

Mechanical assembly

Tooling setup

Safety & shop cleanliness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Composites Technician II for the first shift. The role focuses on precision drilling in composites and metals, plus hardware assembly, trimming, and maintaining safety in a high-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with engineers and production teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery while upholding strong safety standards and a collaborative team culture. This position is part of the Manufacturing team supporting Terran R production.