FSW Technician I — Second Shift, Overtime Included

Relativity Space; City of Long Beach (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs, with Terran R at the core. The Stage Manufacturing team translates design into the primary structures, delivering on a scalable rocket build and enabling automation and advanced technologies.

This second-shift role (Mon–Fri, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM PT) offers a 50-hour workweek with 10 guaranteed overtime hours and a 10% shift differential, plus competitive pay, equity, PTO, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Experience with material joining processes (friction stir welding, arc welding, soldering, brazing).
• Experience with metal fabrication techniques (forming, bending).
• Proficient with hand tools and inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, pi tape).
• Familiar with team communication tools (Slack, Office).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Welding processes

Metal fabrication

Inspection tools

Team communication tools (Slack/Office

Tools

CNC equipment

Robotics

Job description

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs, with Terran R at the core. The Stage Manufacturing team translates design into the primary structures, delivering on a scalable rocket build and enabling automation and advanced technologies.

This second-shift role (Mon–Fri, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM PT) offers a 50-hour workweek with 10 guaranteed overtime hours and a 10% shift differential, plus competitive pay, equity, PTO, and parental leave.