CNC Machinist- All Levels

Rocket Lab•Middle River, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope. NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! CNC MACHINIST- ALL LEVELS Based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex facility in Middle River, Maryland. The Master CNC Machinist will maintain, set up program and operate the CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meet Rocket Lab specification at the needed rate. Space Structures Complex is hiring for multiple shift schedules.

Requirements

HS Diploma and 2+ years of CNC Milling experience
Experience programming and operating a 3 Axis CNC or Router
Basic knowledge of GD&T
Ability to read and interpreting technical drawings
HS Diploma and 5+ years of CNC Milling experience
Experience programming and operating a 5 Axis CNC
In depth knowledge of GD&T
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Basic knowledge of machine workings, maintenance and calibration
HS Diploma and 8+ years of CNC Milling experience
Experience programming and operating a 5 Axis CNC
In depth knowledge of GD&T
Ability to read and interpreting technical drawings
Strong knowledge of machine workings, maintenance and calibration.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
Experience running CMS CNC machines (Poseidon, Ares) or similar large 5 axis gantry style machines.
Experience operating machines that have a Fanuc control
Experience with CAD design preferably NX or Mastercam
Experience working with composite materials (Carbon fiber/fiberglass)
Manual Programming (understand and diagnose g-code)

Responsibilities

Work with large CNC machines to produce carbon fiber components for our Neutron rocket.
Use Mastercam to program safe and efficient toolpaths
Machine a range of tooling materials to produce large composite molds and tools to support production
Design and manufacture fixtures and tooling to enable machining of components
Read and translate drawings/CAD models
Develop and improve manufacturing processes
Be responsible for sourcing and testing new tooling solutions to improve productivity
Provide feedback to Engineering to improve manufacturability
Work to identify and reduce any non-conformances
Provide improvement ideas on batch sizes, setups, tool selection etc
Track calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area