Maintenance Technician III - 2nd Shift

Rocket Lab; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to ensure operational excellence in our space flight endeavors. This role involves performing critical maintenance and troubleshooting across various equipment, contributing to a culture of safety and quality within a diverse team. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise and a commitment to the mission of advancing humanity's ability to live and work in space.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Short and long-term disability

Education Support Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with NEC and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control systems.
• Maintain records and adhere to 5S practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Electrical Schematics Interpretation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security, and Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will maintain all production assets to OEM/company standards, perform preventative maintenance routes, and perform detailed troubleshooting of plant equipment.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment, including robots, welders, furnaces, chillers, motors, gearboxes, and various manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs as needed (may include occasional overtime or off shift coverage)
• Safely work within an industrial environment
• Maintain records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including adherence to 5S practices

Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and P&IDs
• Experience with motor control, VFDs, servo drives, HMI interface, industrial network protocols (ProfiNET, ProfiBUS, Ethernet) and industrial instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and general electrical safety practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiar with use of personal computers and CMMS
• Self-motivated and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired:

• Fanuc, Kuka, and Siemens controls experience
• Experience with robotic systems and motion control
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk ME, TIA Portal, etc.)
• Experience with robotic systems and motion control
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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