Space-Grade Additive Manufacturing Tech I

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

50% employee discount on merch store

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician I to support metal 3D printing processes (EOS, SLM, DMG) for Rutherford & Archimedes engines. This on-site A-shift role starts in November and runs a 4-10 schedule, requiring 1+ year in manufacturing and a high school diploma.

You will prep print jobs, calibrate printers, inspect parts, maintain equipment, and collaborate with Engineering on process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High School diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Uphold and follow all Additive safety measures.
• 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 (micrometer, caliper, surface plate etc.) to ensure high quality inputs and outputs, including post-print inspection and post-processing inspection.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Inspection methods

3D printing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EOS printers

SLM printers

DMG printers

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician I to support metal 3D printing processes (EOS, SLM, DMG) for Rutherford & Archimedes engines. This on-site A-shift role starts in November and runs a 4-10 schedule, requiring 1+ year in manufacturing and a high school diploma.

You will prep print jobs, calibrate printers, inspect parts, maintain equipment, and collaborate with Engineering on process improvements in a fast-paced environment.