Aerospace Fluids Technician II/III - Tubing & CNC

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation, based in Long Beach, CA, is hiring a Fluids Technician II/III (B Shift) to build fluid systems sub-assemblies for the Archimedes engine. The role includes setting up CNC tube cutting, bending, flaring, and assembling tubes per drawings, with daily operations support.

Two levels are available: Technician II (2+ yrs in aviation/aerospace) or Technician III (5+ yrs, experience with Inconel/titanium/aluminum, close tolerances).

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Tube shop experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry.
• Experience with tube bending machines from .250 to 6’ tubes.
• Experience with BLM tube benders.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate CNC tube cutting equipment.
• Perform tube bending, flaring, fit up, and preparation to meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Cutting and assembling tubes based on provided drawings.
• Assisting with day-to-day operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.

Skills

Tube shop experience

Tube work exposure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BLM tube benders

Tube bending machines (.250 to 6’ tubes)

Inconel, titanium, aluminum, stainless steel

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation, based in Long Beach, CA, is hiring a Fluids Technician II/III (B Shift) to build fluid systems sub-assemblies for the Archimedes engine. The role includes setting up CNC tube cutting, bending, flaring, and assembling tubes per drawings, with daily operations support.

Two levels are available: Technician II (2+ yrs in aviation/aerospace) or Technician III (5+ yrs, experience with Inconel/titanium/aluminum, close tolerances).