Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer

Rocket Lab Corporation•Middle River, MD

6d•$45 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex facility in Middle River, Maryland. The Master CNC Machinist will maintain, set up program and operate the CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meet Rocket Lab specification at the needed rate. Space Structures Complex is hiring for multiple shift schedules.

Requirements

HS Diploma and 8+ years of CNC Milling experience
Experience programming and operating a 5 Axis CNC
Familiar with the use of MasterCAM
In depth knowledge of GD&T
Ability to read and interpreting technical drawings
Strong knowledge of machine workings, maintenance and calibration.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
Experience running CMS CNC machines (Poseidon, Ares) or similar large 5 axis gantry style machines.
Experience operating machines that have a Fanuc control
Experience with CAD design preferably NX or Mastercam
Experience working with composite materials (Carbon fiber/fiberglass)
Manual Programming (understand and diagnose g-code)

Responsibilities

Work with large CNC machines to produce carbon fiber components for our Neutron rocket.
Use Mastercam to program safe and efficient toolpaths
Machine a range of tooling materials to produce large composite molds and tools to support production
Design and manufacture fixtures and tooling to enable machining of components
Read and translate drawings/CAD models
Develop and improve manufacturing processes
Be responsible for sourcing and testing new tooling solutions to improve productivity
Provide feedback to Engineering to improve manufacturability
Work to identify and reduce any non-conformances
Provide improvement ideas on batch sizes, setups, tool selection etc
Track calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area