Senior CNC Machinist - B Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

6d•$35 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is hiring a Senior CNC Machinist for its Neutron program, based at Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California. The position maintains, sets up, and operates CNC machines to produce flight-ready hardware that meets Rocket Lab specifications and production rates. The machinist works with CNC lathes and mills, interprets drawings and CAD models, and collaborates with CNC programmers to maintain tolerances. The role also contributes feedback to improve work instructions, reduce non-conformances, and improve batch sizes, setups, and tool selection. The employee tracks calibration and maintenance of equipment and tooling in the work area. This role is on B Shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:15 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. It involves standing and walking for the entire shift, working in production and equipment areas and potentially field locations, and performing physical tasks such as climbing, repetitive motions, and handling materials up to 25 pounds. Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts is required as operational needs dictate.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience operating CNC lathes and mills.
Demonstrated ability with dual-spindle lathes with live tooling.
Demonstrated ability with mills involving turning on a fifth axis.
Ability to interpret drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Willingness to work B Shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:15 p.m. to 1:45 a.m.
Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift (8+ hours) on various work surfaces.
Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights, in small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas as needed.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, including bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping.
Ability to use hands precisely to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

CNC programming experience, specifically NX Programming.
Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Experience with 5-axis CNC operation and setup.
Competence navigating DMG Mori machines, including DMU 50, 85, and 125 and NLX 2500-4000.
Experience with Siemens, Fanuc, and Celos controls.
Experience using bar feeders.
Manual programming experience.

Responsibilities

Work with CNC lathe and mill machines.
Read and translate drawings and CAD models.
Provide feedback to improve work instructions.
Work with CNC programmers to maintain tolerances.
Reduce non-conformances identified by quality or engineering.
Suggest improvements to batch sizes, setups, and tool selection.
Track calibration and maintenance of equipment and tooling in the area.

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 significant 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.