Additive Manufacturing Technician I
About The Position
Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Engine Development Center in Long Beach, California the Additive Manufacturing Technician I 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 A Shift, which will be a 4-10 schedule starting in November.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EOS, SLM, & DMG preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Subsidized EV charging
- Onsite fitness centers (where available)
- Discounted gym memberships
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- 50% employee discount on our popular merch store
- Variety of other employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
