CNC Machinist- All Levels
Rocket Lab Corporation•Middle River, MD
•$25 - $40•Onsite
About The Position
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
Benefits
- 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
- access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- discounted employee stock purchase program
- free snacks/drinks onsite
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
