CNC Machinist III / Senior - A Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

5d • $35 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the CNC Machinist III / Senior will maintain, set up and operate the CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meet Rocket Lab specification at the needed rate.

(This position can be hired as a CNC Machinist III /Senior Level)

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills
• Demonstrated ability using Lathes: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling)
• Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th Axis.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T
• 8+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills
• Demonstrated ability using Lathes: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling)
• Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th axis
• Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T.

Nice To Haves

• CNC programming experience - NX Programming
• Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
• 5-axis CNC operation and setup
• Competent navigating DMG Mori Machines: DMU 50,85,125, NLX 2500-4000
• Experience using Siemens, Fanuc and Celos Controls
• Experience using bar feeders
• Manual Programming

Responsibilities

• Work with CNC lathe and mill machines
• Read and translate drawings/CAD models
• Provide feedback to improve work instructions
• Work with CNC programmer to maintain tolerances
• Work to reduce any non-conformances found by quality or engineering.
• Provide improvement ideas on batch sizes, setups, tool selection etc.
• Track calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area.

Benefits

• Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed