Sr Weld Technician, First 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. This role is part of the Fluids Factory team, which 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. This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM PT, Monday through Friday. The position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.
Requirements
- 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 Haves
- Familiarity with NDE processes such as dye penetrant (PT), radiography (RT), and ultrasonic inspection (UT / PAUT)
- Clean room experience
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- competitive salary and equity
- generous PTO and sick leave policy
- parental leave
- an annual learning and development stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
