Lead Mechanical Technician – Space Launch Pad Systems

Telemetry Today LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Lab seeks a Lead Mechanical Technician to build, test, and maintain the launch pad systems for Neutron and Electron vehicles. You will lead up to 10 technicians, ensure pad readiness, and implement SOPs for fluid and mechanical builds.

You will oversee 5S, drive continuous improvements in maintenance procedures, and collaborate with worldwide teams to ensure vehicle integration and launch readiness.

Qualifikationen

• 12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Manufacturing and integration of complex fluid systems.
• Reading and understanding of fluid system P&ID symbols.
• Reading and understanding of mechanical drawings.
• Tube bending and flaring.
• Operation of high-pressure gas systems.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system operations and components.
• Communication and data management.
• Familiarity with LOTO best practices.

Aufgaben

• Participate in team of technicians dedicated to building a state of the launch pad for Neutron Launch Vehicle.
• Lead daily activities for up to 10 technicians to ensure pad systems are ready and maintained for operations.
• Contribute to workflow best practices and the implementation of SOPs for all aspects of mechanical and fluids systems build.
• Ensure tasks are completed on time and to quality standards.
• Provide support on other operations as needed to assist in overall Rocket Lab program success.
• Be a leader in 5S ensuring the team is following SOPs.
• Continued improvement of preventative maintenance and inspection procedures.
• Routine maintenance and upgrades of the launch pad systems and support tooling.
• Fit out, assembly and installation of launch pad systems to support launch operations including:
• As needed Precision cleaning of critical components.
• Install and removal of various fluid systems and components including tubing and piping systems.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and fluid systems issues as needed.
• Work with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams for vehicle integration, testing and preparation for launch ops.
• Work with greater Rocket Lab manufacturing and integration teams in Auckland, New Zealand; Long Beach, CA; and Stennis Space Center, MS.

Kenntnisse

Fluid systems literacy

P&ID symbols understanding

Mechanical drawings reading

Tube bending and flaring

High-pressure gas systems operation

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

LOTO best practices

Leadership of small teams

Communication and data management

Jobbeschreibung

Rocket Lab seeks a Lead Mechanical Technician to build, test, and maintain the launch pad systems for Neutron and Electron vehicles. You will lead up to 10 technicians, ensure pad readiness, and implement SOPs for fluid and mechanical builds.

You will oversee 5S, drive continuous improvements in maintenance procedures, and collaborate with worldwide teams to ensure vehicle integration and launch readiness.