CNC Operator - C Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

4d • $35 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience with CNC operation on Lathe and/or Mills.
• Basic knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret Drawings and GD&T.
• Basic math skills (including decimals, fractions, and conversions).
• Familiarity with measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with G-code or CNC programming basics.
• Previous experience with CNC Mills, Lathes, or routers.
• Exposure to ISO or AS9100 quality environments
• Ability to edit CNC programs
• Experience using Siemens, Fanuc and Celos Controls

Responsibilities

• Work with CNC Lathe and Mill machines.
• Read and translate Drawings/CAD Models.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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