Master Weld Technician

As a Master Weld Technician at Relativity Space, your key responsibilities will include producing high-quality welds, optimizing welding processes, diagnosing weld defects, and collaborating with various teams including design and robotics. You’ll carry out evaluations and inspections, and have the opportunity to innovate new ways to join materials effectively.

To apply for the Master Weld Technician position at Relativity Space, you should ideally have at least 5 years of welding experience, with a focus on GMAW techniques. Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, hands-on experience with welding equipment, and strong communication skills are also essential. While not mandatory, experience with robotic systems and automation would be a plus.

The Master Weld Technician role is vital to Relativity Space’s innovation as it focuses on advancing large-scale additive manufacturing techniques that will enable the production of complex rocket components. Your expertise will directly impact the development of the Terran R rocket, underpinning the company’s goal to revolutionize the aerospace industry.

The working environment for a Master Weld Technician at Relativity Space is highly collaborative and innovative. You will be part of the additive technology team, which works across various disciplines to push the boundaries of manufacturing technology. Expect dynamic teamwork with experts in robotics, materials, and engineering to create top-notch aerospace solutions.

Relativity Space offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Master Weld Technician position, which includes competitive salary, equity options, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, and an annual learning and development stipend. The company values transparency and fairness in compensation practices.

In answering this question, highlight your specific experiences with GMAW, including the types of projects you've worked on, your level of expertise, and how those experiences prepare you for the specific challenges in welding at Relativity Space.

Discuss specific techniques you employ to diagnose weld defects, such as visual inspection or NDE methods, and how these approaches can be applied in a high-tech environment like Relativity Space.

Safety is paramount in any welding environment; describe standard safety protocols you follow, demonstrate your knowledge of safe equipment use, and share any relevant certifications you hold.

Prepare a specific example that showcases your analytical skills and dedication to ongoing improvement, focusing on the results achieved and how it benefited your team or project.

Illustrate your hands-on experience with robotic welding systems, detailing types of systems you've worked with, and how your background aligns with the technology used at Relativity Space.

Explain your proficiency with engineering drawings, perhaps mentioning specific projects where you utilized these skills, and highlighting how this is vital for the Master Weld Technician role.

Share strategies you employ to remain informed about advancements in the welding field, such as attending workshops, following industry publications, or participating in online forums.

Discuss common welding challenges you've faced and the approaches you've taken to resolve them, illustrating your critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Describe your collaborative experiences and how working effectively within teams has contributed to successful project outcomes, especially in complex projects like those at Relativity Space.

Discuss your methodology for evaluating current processes and implementing innovations or adjustments that could enhance efficiency and quality in additive manufacturing projects.