Senior Additive Manufacturing Technician

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 81,576,000 - 101,951,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Medical plans

Dental & Vision

Vacation & sick time

11 holidays

FSAs

Parental leave

Disability & life insurance

401(k) match

EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Gym memberships

Snacks & beverages

Merch store discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician III to support Rutherford/Archimedes engines at the Long Beach site, with a 4-10 schedule starting in November. The role covers operating metal 3D printers, performing inspections, and collaborating with Engineering on setup, fabrication, and process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with hand to power tools, machine tools and inspection methods, and a high school diploma or GED. U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing environment.
• Proficient in hand, power, and pneumatic tools such as drills, chisels, taps.
• Proficient in inspection methods: surface plate, calipers, micrometers, height gauge.
• Experience with operating machine tools: vertical mills, lathes, media blasters, cranes, or forklifts.
• High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and follow all Additive safety measures – be an advocate for safe operations.
• Prepare additive print jobs for success through attention to detail on setups.
• Operate a variety of metal 3D printers, experience with EOS, SLM, & DMG preferred.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, optical laser, electrical, and build issues.
• Conduct calibration of 3D Printers and interpret findings with Engineering.
• Ensure conformance of part/build through independent inspection and print detail verification.
• Follow work orders, procedures, specifications, and test instructions with attention to detail.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance – as directed by Engineering.
• Provide process improvement feedback and implement solutions in collaboration with Engineering.
• Collaborate with Engineers on setup and fabrication of 3D prints and new hardware.
• Kick off issue tickets based on process/product non-conformances.
• Drive Additive Internal 5S system with actions promoting sustainability in the Additive Department.
• Utilize measurement tools (micrometer, caliper, surface plate etc.) to ensure high quality inputs and outputs, including post-print inspection and post-processing inspection.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Inspection methods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Drills

Chisels

Taps

Vertical mills

Lathes

Media blasters

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician III to support Rutherford/Archimedes engines at the Long Beach site, with a 4-10 schedule starting in November. The role covers operating metal 3D printers, performing inspections, and collaborating with Engineering on setup, fabrication, and process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with hand to power tools, machine tools and inspection methods, and a high school diploma or GED. U.S.