Space-Grade 3D Printing Technician I

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Medical plans

Dental & vision

401(k) with company match

EV charging

Onsite fitness

Merch discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician I to support Additive processes at the Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA. The role requires setting up and operating metal 3D printers (EOS/SLM/DMG), performing calibration, and collaborating with Engineering on prints for Rutherford & Archimedes engines.

Shift: A Shift (4-10 schedule) starting in November; base an on-site role with focus on quality and process improvements, safety, and daily maintenance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year 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.

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 with actions promoting sustainability in the Additive Department.
• Utilize measurement tools to ensure high quality inputs and outputs.

Skills

1+ years manufacturing experience

Tools proficiency

Inspection methods

Machine tools operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EOS printers

SLM printers

DMG printers

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician I to support Additive processes at the Engine Development Center in Long Beach, CA. The role requires setting up and operating metal 3D printers (EOS/SLM/DMG), performing calibration, and collaborating with Engineering on prints for Rutherford & Archimedes engines.

Shift: A Shift (4-10 schedule) starting in November; base an on-site role with focus on quality and process improvements, safety, and daily maintenance.