Senior CNC Machinist - D Shift

Rocket Lab • Long Beach, CA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior CNC Machinist for their D Shift, based at their Headquarters in Long Beach, California. The role involves maintaining, setting up, and operating CNC machines to produce flight-ready hardware that meets Rocket Lab specifications at the required rate. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology and contribute to ambitious space missions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills (for CNC Machinist III)
• 8+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills (for Senior CNC Machinist)
• Demonstrated ability using Lathes: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling)
• Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th Axis
• Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T
• Willing to work D Shift (Friday – Sunday 3:30pm - 1:45am)
• Stand and walk for entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces
• Climb ladders and work at elevated height small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas as needed
• Perform repetitive motions including bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping
• Use hands with precision to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Work in varied environments including production floors, equipment areas, and field locations with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require

Nice To Haves

• CNC programming experience - NX
• Programming Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
• 5-axis CNC operation and setup
• Competent navigating DMG Mori Machines: DMU 50, 85, 125, NLX 2500-4000
• Experience using Siemens, Fanuc and Celos Controls
• Experience using bar feeders
• Manual Programming

Responsibilities

• Work with CNC lathe and mill machines
• Read and translate drawings/CAD models
• Provide feedback to improve work instructions
• Work with CNC programmer to maintain tolerances
• Work to reduce any non-conformances found by quality or engineering
• Provide improvement ideas on batch sizes, setups, tool selection etc.
• Track calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed