Space Additive Manufacturing Technician I

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Discounts on Rocket Lab merch store

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician I to support laser powder bed, DED, and hybrid processes at the Long Beach Engine Development Center. On a 4-10 schedule, you will prepare print jobs, operate metal 3D printers, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with Engineering to ensure quality and process improvements.

The role requires 1+ year manufacturing experience, tool proficiency, and familiarity with inspection methods.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ 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.

Aufgaben

• 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 to ensure high quality inputs and outputs, including post-print inspection and post-processing inspection.

Kenntnisse

Manufacturing experience

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Inspection methods

Machine tools

Ausbildung

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EOS printers

SLM printers

DMG printers

Jobbeschreibung

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician I to support laser powder bed, DED, and hybrid processes at the Long Beach Engine Development Center. On a 4-10 schedule, you will prepare print jobs, operate metal 3D printers, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with Engineering to ensure quality and process improvements.

The role requires 1+ year manufacturing experience, tool proficiency, and familiarity with inspection methods.