Composite Technician III

Rocket Lab Corporation•Middle River, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Composite Technicians will be based out of Rocket Lab's newest Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD. The Composite Technicians will be responsible for the build and assembly of Composite components used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in composite production, military equipment maintenance, or mechanical troubleshooting, installation, repair of manufacturing equipment
Experience using various hand and power tools
Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
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 stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces

Nice To Haves

Experienced in Core bond and Splicing
Broad Industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments
1+ years composite experience (aerospace industry experience preferred)
Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
Resin infusion knowledge
Intermediate Math Skills

Responsibilities

Assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials
Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
Making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches
Fitting of Honeycomb, foam and syntactic core
Fitting and refurbishment of thermal protection systems.
Integration of mechanical hardware
Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand.
You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required.