Sr Weld Technician, First Shift Long Beach, California, United States

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach is seeking a GTAW welder to join the Fluids Factory, collaborating with weld development and engineering teams to weld aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel, and more. You’ll own parts from start to finish, load tooling, perform dimensional checks, and help drive process improvements on the shop floor.

You should have 3+ years of GTAW welding experience, be capable of precise prep and joint fitting, and work safely at heights. Familiarity with NDE is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years performing GTAW welding in materials such as Stainless Steel, Inconel, Aluminum, and/or Titanium.
• Proficient in material preparation and joint fitting for welding.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to follow work instructions and part drawings.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Comfortable with measuring and cutting tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the weld development and engineering teams to develop and perform GTAW weld processes for aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel.
• Prepare tooling and parts by trimming, beveling, cleaning, aligning, assembling, and tack welding; load/unload tooling.
• Perform dimensional inspections and prepare parts for non-destructive evaluation (NDE).
• Own parts from start to finish and resolve manufacturing issues with the team.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, precision, and right-first-time.

Skills

GTAW welding

Stainless steel

Aluminum

Inconel

Documentation

Precise measurement

Height work

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Measuring tools

Job description

About the Team:

The Fluids Factory team turns raw metals into intricate fluid subassemblies to distribute fuel, oxidizers, and compressed gasses throughout Terran R’s various systems. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With growing space launch demand and an ambitious scaling strategy, it’s up to this team to deliver the right fluids products and manufacturing solutions: 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:

• Collaborate with the weld development team and engineering team to develop and perform GTAW weld processes which will include: manual and semi-automated welding of aluminum, stainless steel, and Inconel
• Prepare tooling and parts by trimming, beveling, cleaning, aligning, assembling, and tack welding. Load and unload hardware and tooling using overhead cranes or forklifts. Perform dimensional inspections and prepare parts for non-destructive evaluation (NDE). Own your parts from start to finish
• Identify and resolve issues in the manufacturing process, which could include defects in materials, equipment malfunctions, or inefficiencies in production methods. Work with engineering to implement improvements
• Work alongside teammates to build a culture of safety, precision, and right-first-time
• Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team
• Help set up and optimize the production shop floor following 5S principles

About You:

• 3+ year’s performing GTAW welding in relevant materials such as Stainless Steel, Inconel, Aluminum, and/or Titanium
• Proficient in material preparation and joint fitting for welding
• Strong documentation skills and ability to follow work instructions and part drawings
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Comfortable with measuring and cutting tools

Nice to Have; not required:

• Familiarity with NDE processes such as dye penetrant (PT), radiography (RT), and ultrasonic inspection (UT / PAUT)

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:

$34.42 - $51.63 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.

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