Senior Additive Manufacturing Technician (Metal 3D Printing)

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician II to support the Electron/Neutron programs. Based onsite at the Engine Development Center, you will operate metal 3D printers and help prepare builds, ensuring precision, safety, and adherence to specifications across multiple additive processes.

You’ll work with engineering to calibrate printers, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to process improvements for new hardware; a fast-paced environment with tight quality

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. Communicate any issues that are found.
• 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

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician II to support the Electron/Neutron programs. Based onsite at the Engine Development Center, you will operate metal 3D printers and help prepare builds, ensuring precision, safety, and adherence to specifications across multiple additive processes.

You’ll work with engineering to calibrate printers, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to process improvements for new hardware; a fast-paced environment with tight quality