Friction Stir Welding Tech I — First Shift

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Wellness stipend

Mental health resources

Gym discounts

Free lunch on Mon./Fri.

Learning stipend

PPE Stipend

Life Insurance

Parental leave

One Medical access

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring for a Stage Manufacturing role in Long Beach, CA. You will assist in running FSW operations, prep welds, and support lift operations on Terran R structures, contributing to a scalable rocket factory.

The team emphasizes collaboration across engineering and manufacturing, with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and continuous process improvement. Shifts are 5:00am-3:30pm PT, with potential overtime to meet goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with material joining processes (friction stir welding, arc welding, soldering, brazing).
• Experience with metal fabrication techniques (forming, bending).
• Proficient with common hand tools and inspection tools.
• Proficient with MS Office or Slack for team communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in FSW operations including running equipment and prepping welds.
• Complete standard lift operations or assist in critical lifts.
• Perform precision blending/deburring with power or hand tools.
• Perform in-process inspections using micrometers, calipers, and pi tape.
• Uphold Relativity Space safety and shop cleanliness standards.

Skills

Friction stir welding

Arc welding

Soldering

Brazing

Metal fabrication

Hand tools

Inspection tools

MS Office / Slack

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Pi tape

Machining equipment

CNC equipment

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring for a Stage Manufacturing role in Long Beach, CA. You will assist in running FSW operations, prep welds, and support lift operations on Terran R structures, contributing to a scalable rocket factory.

The team emphasizes collaboration across engineering and manufacturing, with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and continuous process improvement. Shifts are 5:00am-3:30pm PT, with potential overtime to meet goals.