Relativity Space
Friction Stir Welding Technician I, First Shift
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
About the job
Assists with friction stir welding operations and related preparation, lifting, finishing, inspection, and shop safety tasks for Terran R primary structures.
What you'll do
- Run friction stir welding equipment, prepare welds, and perform post-weld blending.
- Complete or assist with lift operations and perform precision blending, deburring, and in-process inspections.
- Maintain safety and shop cleanliness standards and foster an inclusive team environment.
What they ask for
- Experience with material joining processes such as friction stir welding, arc welding, soldering, or brazing.
- Experience with metal fabrication techniques such as forming or bending.
- Proficiency with common hand tools and inspection tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or team communication tools such as Slack (or equivalent).
Nice to have
- Experience with rigging and crane operations, machining equipment, CNC equipment, or robotics.
- Familiarity with NDT operations.
Pay
$22.80 — $31.35 USD (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office, Slack
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