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Overview

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Composites Technician II will play a crucial role in drilling precision holes and assembling hardware for the Terran R vehicle, contributing to the advancement of science, exploration, and innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Drill precision holes in composite and metallic components using appropriate drill motors and tooling.
  • Assemble hardware using structural adhesives, properly torque fasteners, and install inserts or rivets.
  • Hand trim composite hardware using cutoff wheels, routers, and appropriate jigs/tools.
  • Uphold high standards regarding safety and shop cleanliness.
  • Foster an inclusive environment for all team members.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years of composites precision drilling and mechanical assembly experience in aerospace or similar industries.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with engineering and production.
  • Ability to use forklifts or cranes for critical lifts of flight hardware and tooling.
  • Ability to set up and operate calibrated tools such as torque wrenches and precision measuring equipment.

Benefits

  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00AM-3:30PM PT, Monday through Friday.
  • The position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime.

Benefits

PTO
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How this job compares in Long Beach, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $34/hr, this posting comes in about 31% below the $49/hr median for welding jobs in Long Beach, CA, where the middle half runs $32–$63/hr across 51 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 25% 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 62 other active welding openings in Long Beach, CA right now, from 24 different employers. 31 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 565 other active welding openings from 259 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.

Relativity Space currently has 20 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), Relativity Space (20), and Honeywell Aerospace (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 Long Beach at $49/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Los Angeles at $43/hr. Long Beach is among them.

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