Space-Grade Additive Manufacturing Technician III

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician III at its Long Beach, CA site to support laser-based metal 3D printing for rocket hardware. You will setup, operate, and inspect multiple printers, work with engineers on calibration, and participate in process improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with hand/power/pneumatic tools, and strong inspection skills. It offers a 4-10 shift and competitive hourly pay in CA.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing.
• Proficient with hand, power, and pneumatic tools such as drills, chisels, taps.
• Proficient in inspection methods: surface plate, calipers, micrometers, height gauge.
• Experience operating machine tools: vertical mills, lathes, media blasters, cranes, or forklifts.
• High School diploma or GED.

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 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.

Skills

hand tools

power tools

pneumatic tools

inspection methods

machine operation

safety compliance

Education

3+ years of experience in manufacturing

Tools

EOS laser printers

SLM printers

DMG printers

Vertical mills

Lathes

Media blasters

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician III at its Long Beach, CA site to support laser-based metal 3D printing for rocket hardware. You will setup, operate, and inspect multiple printers, work with engineers on calibration, and participate in process improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with hand/power/pneumatic tools, and strong inspection skills. It offers a 4-10 shift and competitive hourly pay in CA.