Senior Orbital Tube Weld Technician, First Shift

About the Team

The Stage Manufacturing team turns design into reality, owning the build of Terran R’s primary structures. Engineers and technicians work side by side, with deep collaboration and real‑time feedback, to shape how we build better and faster. As the vehicle evolves, so will the factory, creating opportunities to apply automation, machine learning, and advanced technologies.

This is a 1st‑shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00am – 3:30pm PT, Monday through Friday. The role requires a baseline expectation of 50hours per week, which may include occasional overtime.

• Set up and operate orbital tube welding machine and necessary purge equipment.
• Prep, assemble, fit‑up, and tack complex fluid assemblies at elevated heights.
• Verify weld quality visually and using a borescope system.
• Collaborate with leadership and team members.

• 4+ years of OTW experience.
• Experience with welding and tacking.
• Experience with aerospace mechanical assembly.
• Comfortable working in a confined space.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

• Familiarity with COPVs.
• Experience with rigging and crane operations.
• Familiar with AWS D17.1.
• Experience with cutting tools.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. The position offers a competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more. Hiring Range: $33.20—$49.80

USD.

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