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Overview

True Anomaly is seeking an Apprentice Technician to support spacecraft production, mechanical assembly, integration, and testing. This entry-level role is designed for individuals eager to learn through hands-on training and mentorship in the field of space technology.

Responsibilities

  • Support the assembly and integration of spacecraft structures and components.
  • Perform basic mechanical tasks such as fastening, torquing, and hardware installation.
  • Assist with spacecraft and component test setup and execution.
  • Learn to safely use hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
  • Support hardware movement, material handling, and shop organization.
  • Follow safety and quality requirements and document completed work.
  • Develop skills across mechanical production and spacecraft integration.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 0–1 year of relevant hands-on experience.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
  • Comfort working with hand tools and measuring equipment.
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
  • Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to take on new responsibilities.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds and work in constrained spaces.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • This is a fully onsite position based out of Long Beach, CA.
  • The position will remain open until filled.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Long Beach, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $29/hr, this posting comes in about 47% below the $54/hr median for welding jobs in Long Beach, CA, where the middle half runs $38–$75/hr across 51 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 6% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Long Beach, CA

We're tracking 58 other active welding openings in Long Beach, CA right now, from 18 different employers. 15 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 592 other active welding openings from 268 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Long Beach, or widen the search to California.

True Anomaly currently has 2 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (37), Vast (18), and Relativity Space (17). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Gardena at $73/hr, Redondo Beach at $72/hr, and Pasadena at $61/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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