Orbital Tube Welder II/III - B Shift

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA based in Long Beach, CA, seeks an Orbital Tube Welder II/III to weld and fabricate fluid systems for Rutherford and Archimedes engines. The role can be at OTW II or OTW III level, depending on experience.

You will develop weld schedules, perform precision tube work, and interpret complex drawings to ensure high-quality welds for space hardware. On-site position with potential growth into higher OTW levels.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of OTW experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry.
• Experience with tubing sizes ranging from 1/4" to 6".
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Develop weld schedules for OTW from tubing sizes ranging from 1/4" to 6".
• Perform tube bending, flaring, fit up, and preparation to meet project specifications and industry standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to execute tubing projects accurately.
• Operate and maintain orbital tube welding equipment (e.g., Orbitalum or AMI systems) to ensure high-quality welds.

Skills

OTW experience

Blueprints interpretation

Tube fabrication equipment

Tubing sizes 1/4 to 6 inches

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Orbital welding equipment (Orbitalum/AMI)

Job description

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

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!

ORBITAL TUBE WELDER II/III - B SHIFT

Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the Orbital Tube Welder will weld and fabricate various fluid systems and sub-assembly components for the Rutherford and Archimedes Rocket engines.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Orbital Tube Welder II or Orbital Tube Welder III level)

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Develop weld schedules for OTW from tubing sizes ranging from 1/4\" to 6\".
• Perform tube bending, flaring, fit up, and preparation to meet project specifications and industry standards
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to execute tubing projects accurately.
• Operate and maintain orbital tube welding equipment (e.g., Orbitalum or AMI systems) to ensure high-quality welds.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A ORBITAL TUBE WELDER II:

• 2+ years of OTW experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
• Experience working with tubing sizes ranging from 1/4\" to 6\".
• High school diploma or GED.

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS A ORBITAL TUBE WELDER III:

• 5+ years of OTW experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
• Experience with OTW machines or automated fabrication equipment.
• Knowledge of NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) processes to inspect and verify the integrity of tubing and welds.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• 8+ years of OTW experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
• Certification in welding or tube fabrication.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME or ISO.
• Solid understanding of NDE (Non-Destructive Examination