CNC Machinist III / Senior - D Shift

Rocket Lab CorporationLong Beach, CA
$35 - $50Onsite

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.

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 Mills: Turning 5th axis
  • Willing to work D Shift (Friday – Sunday 3:30pm - 1:45am)
  • Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours
  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
  • Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
  • Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
  • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted.

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

  • top tier medical HMO
  • PPO
  • 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
  • dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 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
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Discounted employee stock purchase program
  • subsidized EV charging stations
  • onsite gym
  • food and drinks
  • other discounts
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