Aerospace 3D Printing Technician I

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program (with

Medical plans and HSA contributions

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company-

Job summary

Rocket Lab is hiring an Additive Manufacturing Technician I to join the team at the Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on supporting LPBF/DED processes, operating metal 3D printers, and maintaining safety and quality on a 4-10 schedule starting in November.

You will work with Engineers and Production to set up prints, inspect parts, troubleshoot issues, and drive process improvements across the additive manufacturing department.

Qualifications

• 1+ 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

Manufacturing experience

Hand tools

Inspection methods

Machine tools

High School diploma

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vertical mills

Lathes

Media blasters

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Rocket Lab is hiring an Additive Manufacturing Technician I to join the team at the Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA. The role focuses on supporting LPBF/DED processes, operating metal 3D printers, and maintaining safety and quality on a 4-10 schedule starting in November.

You will work with Engineers and Production to set up prints, inspect parts, troubleshoot issues, and drive process improvements across the additive manufacturing department.