Additive Manufacturing Technician I/II - B Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, California the Additive Manufacturing Technician II is responsible for supporting various Additive technologies (LPBF, DED, Hybrid Solutions) with various alloys. This role will support all Additive processes involved with the Rutherford & Archimedes engines. You will support the Manager of Additive Manufacturing and Production Additive Manufacturing organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. This opening is for B Shift Monday - Friday from 1pm-9:30pm PST.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing environment. (Additive Manufacturing Technician I)
2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing environment. (Additive Manufacturing Technician II)
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

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience with operating metal 3D printers and knowledge of associated hazards
Experience with Additive Manufacturing (AM) principles.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings.
Experience using JIRA.

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 (micrometer, caliper, surface plate etc.) to ensure high quality inputs and outputs, including post-print inspection and post-processing inspection.