Aerospace Fluids Tubing Technician III

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Fluids Technician III (B shift) to build fluids systems sub-assemblies for Archimedes engines. You will set up CNC tube cutting, bend and flare tubes, and assemble per drawings, supporting production flow and quality on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in tube work for aerospace, familiarity with Inconel/titanium/aluminum, and close tolerance practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Tube shop experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry.
• Experience with Inconel, titanium, aluminum and stainless steel.
• Experience working with close tolerances.
• Working knowledge of Tube Bending technology.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 8+ years of mechanical assembly and/or mechanical fitting experience.
• Hands-on experience with CNC tube bending.
• Expertise in operating BLM tube benders.
• Skilled in maintaining and working with close tolerances.
• Knowledgeable in handling materials including Inconel, titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel.

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

Close tolerances

Tube bending

CNC tube bending

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BLM tube benders

CNC tube bending

Tube cutting equipment

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Fluids Technician III (B shift) to build fluids systems sub-assemblies for Archimedes engines. You will set up CNC tube cutting, bend and flare tubes, and assemble per drawings, supporting production flow and quality on the shop floor.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in tube work for aerospace, familiarity with Inconel/titanium/aluminum, and close tolerance practices.