Precision Cleaning Technician I - C Shift

Rocket Lab CorporationLong Beach, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the Precision Cleaning Technician I will work with various fluid systems and sub-assembly components for the Rutherford and Archimedes Rocket engines.

Requirements

  • Experienced in precision cleaning, ultrasonic cleaners, degreasers, oxygen cleaning and clean room methodology/practices.
  • Hands-on experience with bagging parts and generating accurate labels.
  • Familiarity with cleanroom environments and protocols.
  • Experience working with cleaning chemicals and adhering to proper handling procedures.
  • Experience documenting daily activities.

Nice To Haves

  • 1+ years of experience in precision cleaning in aerospace industry.
  • Knowledge of ultrasonic cleaning tanks.
  • Understanding of non-volatile residue (NVR) processes.
  • Experience with particle testing for parts.

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for cleaning machined flight hardware components and assemblies.
  • Work with major components of the Rutherford rocket engine, which are primarily 3D printed, including thrust chambers, injectors, main valves, and pump parts.
  • Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure precision and quality in all tasks.

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
  • subsidized EV charging stations
  • onsite gym
  • food and drinks
  • other discounts
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