Friction Stir Welding Tech I — Growth, Impact in Space

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is hiring for a 1st shift Fabrication Technician on the Stage Manufacturing team, building Terran R’s primary structures. You’ll run equipment, prep welds, post-weld blend, and assist with lifts while upholding safety and shop standards.

Shift is 5:00am–3:30pm PT, Monday–Friday, with a baseline 50‑hour week and occasional overtime. Experience with material joining (friction stir, arc welding, soldering, brazing), metal fabrication, and using hand tools

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in FSW operations: run equipment, prep welds, post weld blending.
• Complete standard lift operations or assist in critical lift operations.
• Perform precision blending/de-burring using standard tools.
• Conduct in-process inspections with micrometers, calipers, and pi tape.
• Uphold Relativity Space safety and shop cleanliness standards.
• Foster an inclusive environment for the team.

Skills

Material joining

Metal fabrication

Hand tools

Team communication

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

PI Tape

Power tools

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is hiring for a 1st shift Fabrication Technician on the Stage Manufacturing team, building Terran R’s primary structures. You’ll run equipment, prep welds, post-weld blend, and assist with lifts while upholding safety and shop standards.

Shift is 5:00am–3:30pm PT, Monday–Friday, with a baseline 50‑hour week and occasional overtime. Experience with material joining (friction stir, arc welding, soldering, brazing), metal fabrication, and using hand tools