Senior CNC Machinist - D Shift

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the CNC Machinist III / Senior will maintain, set up and operate the CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meet Rocket Lab specification at the needed rate.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills
Demonstrated ability using Lathes: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling)
Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th Axis.
Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T
8+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills
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

Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company 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 our popular merch store
Variety of other employee discounts