Senior CNC Machinist — B Shift, Aerospace Hardware

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Gym discounts

Snacks and beverages

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior CNC Machinist - B Shift to build flight-ready hardware. You will set up, operate CNC lathes and mills, interpret drawings, and collaborate with the CNC programmer to maintain tight tolerances and quality standards.

The role requires 8+ years of CNC experience, live tooling, and 5-axis knowledge. Benefits include a comprehensive package and shift schedule details in the posting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with CNC lathe and mill machines.
• Read and translate drawings/CAD models.
• Provide feedback to improve work instructions.
• Work with CNC programmer to maintain tolerances.
• Work to reduce any non-conformances found by quality or engineering.
• Provide improvement ideas on batch sizes, setups, tool selection etc.
• Track calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area.

Skills

CNC operator

Lathe/Mill

GD&T interpretation

Live Tooling

Tools

NX Programming

Siemens

Fanuc

Celos Controls

Bar feeders

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior CNC Machinist - B Shift to build flight-ready hardware. You will set up, operate CNC lathes and mills, interpret drawings, and collaborate with the CNC programmer to maintain tight tolerances and quality standards.

The role requires 8+ years of CNC experience, live tooling, and 5-axis knowledge. Benefits include a comprehensive package and shift schedule details in the posting.