Space-Grade Additive Manufacturing Technician III

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Medical plans (HMO, PPO, HDHP)

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician III to support metal 3D printing for Rutherford & Archimedes engines. You will run EOS/SLM/DMG printers, calibrate, inspect parts, and work with Engineering to improve processes.

Requirements include 3+ years in manufacturing, hands-on tool use, inspection methods, and a HS diploma. This 4-10 shift offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth within the Additive Manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• 3+ 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

• Follow additive safety measures and advocate 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.

Skills

Machining tools

Inspection methods

Manual tools

Safety minded

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vertical mills

Lathes

Media blasters

Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician III to support metal 3D printing for Rutherford & Archimedes engines. You will run EOS/SLM/DMG printers, calibrate, inspect parts, and work with Engineering to improve processes.

Requirements include 3+ years in manufacturing, hands-on tool use, inspection methods, and a HS diploma. This 4-10 shift offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth within the Additive Manufacturing team.