Orbital Tube Welder II/III - B Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Purchase Program

Excellent medical plans (HMO/PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks an Orbital Tube Welder to join our Long Beach team, supporting OTW for the Neutron program. You will read schematics, weld and fabricate tubing components for Rutherford/Archimedes engines, and operate orbital welding equipment to ensure precision and quality. This role requires high school diploma or GED and extensive OTW experience.

Base on shifts; salary from $30 to $40/hr CA. Equal opportunity employer with strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of OTW experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry.
• Experience with tubing sizes 1/4" to 6".
• Knowledge of NDE processes to inspect welds.

Responsibilities

• Develop weld schedules for OTW from tubing sizes ranging 1/4" to 6".
• Perform tube bending, flaring, fit up, and preparation to meet specs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Operate and maintain orbital welding equipment to ensure high-quality welds.

Skills

OTW experience

NDE knowledge

Blueprint reading

Tool operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Orbital welding equipment

Tube fabrication equipment

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!

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.
• 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.
• 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 HAH:

• 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) processes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work Monday - Friday (B-shift 2:00pm-10:30pm)
• Stand and walk for entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces
• Climb ladders and work at elevated height 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, andoperatetools, 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

#RL1

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Hourly Pay Range (CA Only)

$30 - $40 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.

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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.

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As set forth in Rocket Lab Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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