Friction Stir Welding Technician II, Second Shift

About the role

The Friction Stir Welding Technician II, Second Shift is responsible for FSW operations including running the equipment, prepping welds for welding, and post-weld blending. They also perform standard lift operations or assist in critical lift operations, perform precision blending/deburring using a combination of standard power tools or hand tools, and conduct in-process inspections using hand tools such as micrometers, calipers, and pi tape. The technician must uphold high Relativity Space standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness and foster an inclusive environment for all team members.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience with friction stir welding
• 1+ years’ experience with crane and rigging operations
• 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)

Qualifications

• Nice to have but not required: Experience with machining equipment (mill, lathe, etc), experience with running CNC equipment or robotics, experience with NDT operations, previous aerospace experience, 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, long term disability, up to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave, 8 weeks company-paid parental leave, access to One Medical

Skills

• Experience with friction stir welding
• Experience with crane and rigging operations
• Proficiency in common hand tools and inspection tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent team communication tools

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Hiring Range: $27.20 - $40.80 USD

Schedule

This is a 2nd shift position with a standard schedule of 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM PT, Monday through Friday. The role includes a 10% shift differential added to the base pay. 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.