Senior CNC Machinist — 5‑Axis Aerospace (D Shift)

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist for the D shift in Long Beach, CA. You will maintain, set up and operate CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware to specification, reading drawings and GD&T to ensure tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include collaborating with CNC programmers, reducing non-conformances, and suggesting process improvements. Requires 8+ years, dual spindle live tooling, 5th axis mill experience, and CAD reading skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills.
• Demonstrated ability using Dual Spindle (Live Tooling).
• Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th axis.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC lathe and mill machines to build flight-ready hardware.
• Read and translate drawings/CAD models to setup parts.
• Provide feedback to improve work instructions and processes.
• Collaborate with CNC programmer to maintain tolerances.
• Work to reduce non-conformances identified by quality/engineering.
• Suggest improvements on batch sizes, setups, tooling selections.
• Track calibration and maintenance of equipment and tooling.

Skills

8+ years CNC operation (lathe and mill

Dual Spindle Live Tooling

5th axis mills turning

GD&T interpretation

Tools

NX Programming

Siemens Controls

Fanuc Controls

Celos Controls

Bar feeders

Manual programming

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist for the D shift in Long Beach, CA. You will maintain, set up and operate CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware to specification, reading drawings and GD&T to ensure tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include collaborating with CNC programmers, reducing non-conformances, and suggesting process improvements. Requires 8+ years, dual spindle live tooling, 5th axis mill experience, and CAD reading skills.