Senior CNC Machinist & Programmer - Aerospace Hardware

Rocket Lab; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple shift schedules

Job summary

Rocket Lab’s Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD, seeks a Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer to set up and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines, program toolpaths with Mastercam, and produce large carbon fiber components for the Neutron rocket. You will read drawings, develop fixtures, and improve processes in a high-precision aerospace environment.

The role requires 8+ years CNC Milling experience, GD&T proficiency, and strong maintenance capability.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and 8+ years CNC Milling experience.
• Experience programming and operating a 5 Axis CNC.
• Familiar with 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

CNC Milling

5-Axis CNC

Mastercam

GD&T

Technical drawings

Maintenance & calibration

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Mastercam

Poseidon CMS

Ares CMS

NX CAD

Job description

Rocket Lab’s Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD, seeks a Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer to set up and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines, program toolpaths with Mastercam, and produce large carbon fiber components for the Neutron rocket. You will read drawings, develop fixtures, and improve processes in a high-precision aerospace environment.

The role requires 8+ years CNC Milling experience, GD&T proficiency, and strong maintenance capability.