Friction Stir Welding Technician I, Second Shift
About The Position
Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. This isn’t about turning the same bolt every day; it’s about building the systems to build the rocket. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real-time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. With a manifest and a launch date, it’s up to the team to deliver on Terran R: 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. This is a 2nd shift position with a standard schedule of 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM PT, Monday through Friday, with a 10% shift differential on top of the base rate. This position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.
Requirements
- Experience with material joining processes (friction stir welding, arc welding, soldering, brazing, etc)
- Experience with metal fabrication techniques (forming, bending, etc)
- Proficient in the use of common hand tools and inspection tools
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or other team communication tools such as Slack (or equivalent)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with rigging and crane operations
- Experience with machining equipment (mill, lathe, etc)
- Experience with running CNC equipment or robotics
- Familiarity with NDT operations
Responsibilities
- Assisting in FSW operations which will include running the equipment, prepping welds for welding, and post weld blending
- Responsible for completing standard lift operations or assisting in critical lift operation
- Perform precision blending/deburring using a combination of standard power tools or hand tools
- Perform in process inspections using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pi tape
- Uphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness
- Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team
Benefits
- 100% health care coverage on your first day
- Quarterly wellness stipend to use on health and wellness
- Partnership with Modern Health with access to 8 therapy & coaching sessions and mental health resources
- Discounts on gym memberships, travel and entertainment through PerkSpot
- Unlimited onsite snacks
- Free lunch on Mondays and Fridays
- Annual learning and development stipend
- PPE Stipend
- Pet Insurance through Fetch
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
- Up to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave
- 8 Weeks company paid parental leave
- Access to One Medical
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
- More!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
