Precision Cleaning Technician III - B Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

1d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is hiring a Precision Cleaning Technician III to clean machined flight hardware components and assemblies at its headquarters in Long Beach, California. The technician will work with fluid systems and sub-assembly components for the Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines. The role supports hardware that includes 3D-printed engine components as well as parts machined from raw materials or procured externally, and requires a high level of attention to detail.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in precision cleaning in the aerospace industry.
Experience with precision cleaning, ultrasonic cleaners, degreasers, oxygen cleaning, and cleanroom methodology and practices.
Experience bagging parts and creating labels.
Experience working in a cleanroom.
Experience with ultrasonic cleaning tanks, NVR (non-volatile residue), and particle part testing.
A high level of attention to detail.
Willingness to work B Shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:15 p.m. to 1:45 a.m.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours) on a production floor.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including grasping, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate equipment and controls.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in a production environment with noise, moving machinery, and varying environmental conditions.
Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Computer literacy and ability to follow instructions and record day-to-day activities.
Highly organized with faultless attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Clean machined flight hardware components and assemblies.
Work with fluid systems and sub-assembly components for the Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines.
Bag parts and create labels accordingly.
Use precision-cleaning processes and equipment, including ultrasonic cleaning tanks and degreasers, and perform oxygen cleaning, NVR (non-volatile residue) work, and particle part testing.
Follow cleanroom methodology and practices and record day-to-day activities.

Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
Medical plans, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with a company HSA contribution.
Dental and vision coverage.
Paid vacation and sick time.
11 paid holidays.
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
Paid parental leave.
Disability and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Subsidized EV charging.
Onsite fitness centers where available.
Discounted gym memberships.
Complimentary snacks and beverages.
50% employee discount on the company merchandise store.
Other employee discounts. Eligibility may vary by employment status; benefit programs are subject to change.