Maintain, set up, and operate CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware meeting Rocket Lab specifications at the needed rate
Job Summary
Maintain, set up, and operate CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware meeting Rocket Lab specifications at the needed rate.
Work with CNC programmer to maintain tolerances and reduce non-conformances, providing feedback to improve work instructions and suggest improvements on batch sizes, setups, and tool selection.
Rocket Lab offers a robust benefits package including top-tier medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.
Matching Summary
Maintain, set up, and operate CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware meeting Rocket Lab specifications at the needed rate.
Salary
$35 - $50 USD
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
CNC lathe and mill operation
Read and translate drawings/CAD
Maintain tolerances with programmer
Improve work instructions
Reduce non-conformances
Nice-to-have
Aerospace manufacturing experience
5-axis CNC operation and setup
Siemens, Fanuc, Celos Controls experience
Bar feeder experience
Key Requirements
5+ years CNC lathe and mill experience (CNC Machinist III)
8+ years CNC lathe and mill experience (Senior CNC Machinist)
Lathe: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling)
Mill: Turning 5th Axis
Interpret drawings and GD&T
Work Rights
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations.