Precision Cleaning Technician II - B Shift

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Precision Cleaning Technician II for 2nd shift based at our Long Beach, CA headquarters. You will clean machined flight hardware components and assemblies, including parts for Rutherford engines, ensuring strict adherence to procedures.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work under production pressures, and strong organizational skills. Cleanroom experience and aerospace cleaning background are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of precision cleaning experience in aerospace.
• Experience with cleanroom methodology and related equipment.
• Ability to bag parts and create labels with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Clean machined flight hardware components and assemblies.
• Handle 3D printed Rutherford engine parts and related components.
• Maintain high level of attention to detail in a production environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Record keeping

Tools

Ultrasonic cleaners

Degreasers

Clean room practices

Oxygen cleaning

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!

PRECISION CLEANING TECHNICIAN II - B SHIFT

Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the Precision Cleaning Technician II will work with various fluid systems and sub-assembly components for the Rutherford and Archimedes Rocket engines.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

• Based out of Rocket Headquarters in Long Beach, CA the Precision Cleaning Technicianis responsible for cleaning machined flight hardware components and assemblies.
• All major components of the Rutherford rocket engine are 3D printed including; thrust chamber, injectors, main valves and pump parts. Remaining parts are machined from raw material or procured externally.
• Position requires a high-level of attention to detail.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Computer literate, able to follow instructions and record day to day activities.
• Highly organized with faultless attention to detail.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• 2+ years of experience in precision cleaning in aerospace industry.
• Experienced in precision cleaning, ultrasonic cleaners, degreasers, oxygen cleaning and clean room methodology/practices.
• Experience bagging parts and creating labels accordingly.
• Experience working in a cleanroom.
• Ultrasonic Cleaning Tanks
• NVR (non-volatile residue).
• Particle Part Testing.
• Experience in the aerospace industry

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work 2nd shift (Monday- Thursday 3:30pm - 1:45pm)
• Stand and walk extended periods ( 8+ hours) on production floor
• Perform repetitive motions including grasping, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Operate equipment and controls requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 25 lbs.
• Work in a production environment with noise, moving machinery, and varying environmental conditions
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require

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