Additive Manufacturing Technician III - 4-10 Shift

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Gym membership discounts

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician III based onsite at our Long Beach Engine Development Center, supporting LPBF, DED and Hybrid processes for Rutherford & Archimedes engines. This role requires a 4-10 schedule starting in November, with hands-on operation of metal 3D printers and collaboration with Engineering.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing with strong tooling and inspection skills, plus a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing environment.
• Proficient in hand, power, and pneumatic tools such as drills, chisels, taps.
• Proficient in inspection methods: surface plate, calipers, micrometers, height gauge.
• Experience with operating machine tools: vertical mills, lathes, media blasters, cranes, or forklifts.
• High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Uphold safety measures and advocate for safe operations.
• Prepare additive print jobs with attention to detail on setups.
• Operate metal 3D printers (EOS, SLM, DMG) per requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, optical, electrical issues in prints.
• Conduct calibration and post-print inspections with Engineering.

Skills

3+ years of manufacturing experience

Proficient with hand tools

Proficient with power tools

Proficient with pneumatic tools

Inspection methods (calipers, micromet

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vertical mills and lathes

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician III based onsite at our Long Beach Engine Development Center, supporting LPBF, DED and Hybrid processes for Rutherford & Archimedes engines. This role requires a 4-10 schedule starting in November, with hands-on operation of metal 3D printers and collaboration with Engineering.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing with strong tooling and inspection skills, plus a high school diploma or GED.