Precision Cleaning Technician III - B Shift

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is hiring a Precision Cleaning Technician III for its Long Beach, California headquarters. The role supports fluid systems and sub-assembly components for Rutherford and Archimedes rocket engines, and is responsible for precision cleaning machined flight-hardware components and assemblies. Rutherford engine components include 3D-printed thrust chambers, injectors, main valves, and pump parts, as well as parts machined from raw material or procured externally. The work requires a high level of attention to detail and is performed on B Shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:15 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. This role is part of Rocket Lab’s Neutron program, which is developing a reusable medium-lift launch vehicle. The position is based in a production environment and may require extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts according to operational needs.

Requirements

At least 5 years of precision-cleaning experience in the aerospace industry.
Experience with precision cleaning, ultrasonic cleaners, degreasers, oxygen cleaning, and cleanroom methodology and practices.
Experience working in a cleanroom.
Experience with ultrasonic cleaning tanks, non-volatile residue (NVR), and particle-part testing.
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.
Ability to operate equipment and controls requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials 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, ability to follow instructions, and ability to record day-to-day activities.
Strong organization and faultless attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Clean machined flight-hardware components and assemblies.
Perform precision cleaning activities involving fluid systems and rocket-engine sub-assembly components.
Bag parts and create corresponding labels.
Carry out non-volatile residue (NVR) and particle-part testing.

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.
Additional employee discounts.