CNC Machinist – 5-Axis Aerospace Hardware

Rocketlab

Middle River (MD)

On-site

USD 34,440 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical HMO
401(k) retirement plan with company match
3 weeks paid vacation
Free snacks/drinks onsite

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Middle River, Maryland, is seeking CNC Machinists of all levels to maintain and operate CNC machines for flight-ready hardware. The position involves working with carbon, glass, and wood composites to create components for the Neutron rocket.

Candidates must have a HS Diploma with varying experience levels for different machinist positions. Excellent benefits are offered alongside a competitive salary range of $25 to $40 per hour.

Qualifications

  • Experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills.
  • Experience using a 5 Axis CNC.
  • CNC programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, set up, and operate CNC machines.
  • Work with composite CNC machines cutting various materials.
  • Provide feedback to Engineering to improve instructions.

Skills

CNC operation on lathe
CNC operation on mills
5 Axis CNC operation

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

CNC programming
NX programming

Job description

Rocket Lab in Middle River, Maryland, is seeking CNC Machinists of all levels to maintain and operate CNC machines for flight-ready hardware. The position involves working with carbon, glass, and wood composites to create components for the Neutron rocket.

Candidates must have a HS Diploma with varying experience levels for different machinist positions. Excellent benefits are offered alongside a competitive salary range of $25 to $40 per hour.

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