Senior 5-Axis CNC Master Programmer – Aerospace

Rocket Lab USA; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in company

401(k) plan with company match

Top-tier medical (HMO/PPO) and dental/

Vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

5 days sick leave per year

11 paid holidays per year

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care savings accounts

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Free snacks/drinks onsite

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Middle River, Maryland, is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer to maintain, set up, program and operate large CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meets Rocket Lab specifications at the required rate.

The Master CNC Machinist will work with 5-axis machines, read drawings/CAD models, and ensure calibration and maintenance of tooling. Strong GD&T and Mastercam skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and 8+ years of CNC Milling experience.
• Experience programming and operating a 5 Axis CNC.
• Familiar with the use of MasterCAM.
• In depth knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to read and interpreting technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of machine workings, maintenance and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Work with large CNC machines to produce carbon fiber components for our Neutron rocket.
• Use Mastercam to program safe and efficient toolpaths
• Machine a range of tooling materials to produce large composite molds and tools to support production
• Design and manufacture fixtures and tooling to enable machining of components
• Read and translate drawings/CAD models
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes
• Be responsible for sourcing and testing new tooling solutions to improve productivity
• Provide feedback to Engineering to improve manufacturability
• Work to identify and reduce any non-conformances
• Provide improvement ideas on batch sizes, setups, tool selection etc
• Track calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area

Skills

5 Axis CNC

Reading drawings/CAD models

GD&T knowledge

Machine maintenance/calibration

Mastercam programming

CNC Milling experience

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

MasterCAM

CMS Poseidon/Ares machines

Fanuc control

NX

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Middle River, Maryland, is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer to maintain, set up, program and operate large CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meets Rocket Lab specifications at the required rate.

The Master CNC Machinist will work with 5-axis machines, read drawings/CAD models, and ensure calibration and maintenance of tooling. Strong GD&T and Mastercam skills are essential for this role.