Fluids Technician II/III - B Shift

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 is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

NEUTRON

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

FLUIDS TECHNICIAN II/III - B SHIFT

Based out of Rocket Lab's Headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Fluids Technician is responsible for building the fluids systems sub-assemblies for Archimedes engine.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Fluids Technician II or Fluids Technician III level)

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• 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.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A FLUIDS TECHNICIAN II:

• 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.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A FLUIDS TECHNICIAN III:

• 5+ years of Tube shop experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
• Experience working with Inconel, titanium, aluminum and stainless steel
• Experience working with close tolerances
• Working knowledge of Tube Bending technology
• High school diploma or GED.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO H<

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work Monday - Friday (B-shift 2:00pm-10:30pm)
• Stand and walk extended periods ( 8+ hours) on production floor
• Perform repetitive motions including grasping, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Operate equipment and controls requiring manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 25 lbs.
• Work in a production environment with noise, moving machinery, and varying environmental conditions
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require

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Hourly Pay Range (CA Only)

\$25 - \$35 USD

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here .

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [e-mail]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.