CNC Machinist- All Levels

Rocket Lab Corporation • Middle River, MD

13d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Master CNC Machinist will maintain, set up 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 experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills
• Experience using a 5 Axis CNC
• HS Diploma and 2+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills
• HS Diploma and 5+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills
• HS Diploma and 8+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills

Nice To Haves

• CNC programming experience - NX programming
• Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
• Experience running CMS CNC machines (Poseidon, Ares)
• Manual Programming (understand and diagnose g-code)

Responsibilities

• Work with composites CNC machine cutting carbon, glass, and wood.
• Machine massive components for our Neutron rocket
• Read and translate drawings/CAD models
• Provide feedback to Engineering to improve instructions
• Work with CNC programmer to maintain tolerances and, do basic programming activities
• 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 & 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED