Senior Manual Weld Technician, First Shift

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 35 - 45

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality owning the build of Terran Rs primary structures. This isnt about turning the same bolt every day; its 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 its 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 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM PT Monday through Friday. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.

About the Role:

Collaborate with weld development 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.
Help set up and optimize the production shop floor following 5S principles loading and unloading hardware with use of overhead cranes or forklifts installing structural mechanical piece parts and tooling performing dimensional fitment inspections accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers calipers and torque wrenches performing visual weld inspections perform precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non-destructive evaluation.
Problem Solving: 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.
Safety & Quality: Work alongside teammates to build a culture of safety precision and right-first-time.
Teamwork: Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team

About You:

3 years performing GTAW welding.
Ability to follow work order instructions and read part drawings.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
Comfortable with measuring and cutting tools.

Nice to haves but not required:

3 years of aerospace fabrication/mechanical experience in related field.
Clean room experience

At Relativity Space we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.

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:

$35.25 - $45.65 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC

About the Team:

About the Role:

Collaborate with weld development 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.
Help set up and optimize the production shop floor following 5S principles loading and unloading hardware with use of overhead cranes or forklifts installing structural mechanical piece parts and tooling performing dimensional fitment inspections accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers calipers and torque wrenches performing visual weld inspections perform precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non-destructive evaluation.
Problem Solving: 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.
Safety & Quality: Work alongside teammates to build a culture of safety precision and right-first-time.
Teamwork: Foster and inclusive environment for all members of the team

About You: