Mechanical Technician - all levels

Rocketlab; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Free snacks and drinks onsite

Job summary

Rocketlab in Middle River, MD seeks Mechanical Technicians at various experience levels. Responsibilities include building components for the Neutron Launch Vehicle and maintaining shop organization.

Qualified candidates will have experience in mechanical assembly and must hold a High School Diploma or GED. With a salary range of $22 to $50 per hour, excellent benefits are offered, including medical coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with various inspection and hand tools.
• Ability to stand and walk for entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Work on a high caliber cross functional team.
• Building mechanical structures and related components.
• Ensure shop cleanliness and utilize proper PPE.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Technical repair

Mechanical maintenance

Familiarity with tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Position: Mechanical Technician

We are currently seeking Mechanical Technicians at several experience levels to join our team. Technicians will be based out of Rocket Lab's newest Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Mechanical Technicians will be responsible for the build and assembly of components used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure.

Responsibilities

• Work on a high caliber cross functional team
• Building mechanical structures and related components
• Watch the hardware you build evolve into a completed Rocket and go to space
• Uphold shop cleanliness and organization
• Utilize proper PPE
• Integration of Mechanical Hardware

NOTE: This requisition can be hired at a Technician Level I, II, III, or Senior.

Qualifications

Mechanical Tech I

• Experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools

Mechanical Tech II

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools

Mechanical Tech III

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools

Senior Mechanical Tech

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools

Nice to have

• A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) certification
• 2+ years experience in new space or aerospace industry

Additional Requirements

• Stand and walk for entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces
• Climb ladders and work at elevated heights, small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas as needed
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping
• Use hands with precision to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Work in varied environments including production floors, equipment areas, and field locations with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require

Salary Range (MD Only)

$22 – $50 USD

Benefits

Benefits include top tier medical HMO, PPO and a 100% company‑sponsored HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include discounted employee stock purchase program and free snacks and drinks onsite.

Equality, Diversity & Reasonable Accommodation

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.

Eligibility & Security Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.