Advanced Additive Manufacturing Technician II

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

50% merch store discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician II to support Rutherford & Archimedes engines with LPBF/DED processes onsite at the Engine Development Center. The role runs on A shift with a 4-10 schedule starting in November, and includes calibration, inspection, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering.

Requirements include 2+ years in manufacturing or related fields, tooling, inspection skills, and high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 2+ 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 and follow all Additive safety measures – be an advocate for safe operations.
• Prepare additive print jobs for success through attention to detail on setups.
• Operate a variety of metal 3D printers, experience with EOS, SLM, & DMG preferred.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, optical laser, electrical, and build issues.
• Conduct calibration of 3D Printers and interpret findings with Engineering.
• Ensure conformance of part/build through independent inspection and print detail verification.
• Follow work orders, procedures, specifications, and test instructions with attention to detail.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance – as directed by Engineering.
• Provide process improvement feedback and implement solutions in collaboration with Engineering.
• Collaborate with Engineers on setup and fabrication of 3D prints and new hardware.
• Kick off issue tickets based on process/product non-conformances.
• Drive Additive Internal 5S system with actions promoting sustainability in the Additive Department.
• Utilize measurement tools (micrometer, caliper, surface plate etc.) to ensure high quality inputs and outputs, including post-print inspection and post-processing inspection.

Skills

2+ years manufacturing experience

Tool proficiency (hand/power/pneumatic

Inspection methods proficiency

Machine tools operation experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician II to support Rutherford & Archimedes engines with LPBF/DED processes onsite at the Engine Development Center. The role runs on A shift with a 4-10 schedule starting in November, and includes calibration, inspection, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering.

Requirements include 2+ years in manufacturing or related fields, tooling, inspection skills, and high school diploma or GED.