Aerospace Composites Technician

Rocket Lab Corporation

Auckland

On-site

NZD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Career development access

Unlimited coffee & snacks

Rocket Lab merchandise

Health insurance discount

Parental leave entitlements

Team social events

4 days on, 3 days off shift pattern

Evening shift allowance

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Auckland is seeking a Composite Technician to join the Production team responsible for building and assembling components of the Electron rocket, including pressurized tanks, structural assemblies, propellent filters, payload hardware and heat shields. You will be hands-on with tools and equipment to support production and meet schedules.

You will interpret drawings, perform laminate prep and curing jobs, and contribute to the overall manufacturing quality.

Qualifications

Trade qualified in relevant industry or 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
Precision Lamination skills of prepreg systems.
Precision Lamination skills of Tooling Prepreg systems.
Knowledge of Bagging for oven and Autoclave cures.
Interpret laminate and assembly drawings to ensure product quality.
Perform measurements and calculations used in a marine or composite workplace.
Interpret and apply assembly drawings to ensure product quality.
Experience with multi-layer insulation (MLI) and heat-shield materials.

Responsibilities

Build, assemble, and test composite parts of Electron rocket.
Hands-on role with tools, equipment and facilities to support production and launch schedules.