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Friction Stir Welding Technician I, Second Shift

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Relativity Space's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Relativity Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Relativity Space
high
286 stale, 2 reposted of 350 open
Hiring momentum
498 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Relativity Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Relativity Space.

About this role

As a Friction Stir Welding Technician I on the second shift, you will assist in friction stir welding operations, including running equipment, preparing welds, and performing post-weld blending. Your responsibilities will also include conducting in-process inspections using precision tools and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards in the shop. This role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and technicians to optimize the manufacturing process for the Terran R rocket.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Relativity Space as an employer.

What you need

  • 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 have

  • Experience with rigging and crane operations
  • Experience with machining equipment (mill, lathe, etc)
  • Experience with running CNC equipment or robotics
  • Familiarity with NDT operations

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Second shift hours from 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PT with a 50-hour workweek including guaranteed overtime
  • 10% shift differential included in pay
  • No specific mention of advanced technologies or modern tools in daily tasks

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Listed by Relativity Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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