Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab’s Facilities team maintains, operates, and improves the company’s locations. Based at Rocket Lab’s headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installation support for industrial manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, and facility infrastructure. The role focuses on maintaining critical CNC assets and supporting equipment, developing maintenance requirements and plans, diagnosing mechanical failures, and helping ensure equipment operates reliably and safely. The technician also supports equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, and testing; coordinates with OEMs and outside service contractors; and contributes to work planning through work orders, planning, and parts staging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 8 years of experience maintaining and repairing CNC equipment, industrial compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and chillers.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilities.
Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing or production environment.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, and 480V.

Nice To Haves

Maintenance experience with vacuum systems and environmental thermal testing.
Training certifications.
Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment.
Aeronautical, manufacturing, or trade experience.
EPA 608 Universal certificate.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings.
Analytical approach to identifying root causes and developing permanent solutions.
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance requests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair critical CNC assets to ensure proper operating condition.
Create and carry out preventive maintenance requirements for CNC machines, including Haas, DMG, Hermle, and Mazak equipment.
Create and maintain maintenance plans within approved systems.
Maintain and repair additional equipment, including inspection and testing equipment, 3D printers, and vacuum pumps.
Diagnose mechanical failures involving bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, actuators, and drive assemblies.
Assist with maintenance and repairs of vacuum pumps, chillers, cooling systems, and other specialized manufacturing support equipment.
Inspect, maintain, and repair industrial air compressors, refrigerated air dryers, filtration equipment, and compressed air distribution systems.
Read and use mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support an efficient and effective work environment.
Support equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, and operational testing.
Coordinate with OEMs and outside service contractors when specialized maintenance or repairs are required.
Participate in work planning using work orders, planners, and parts staging.

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.
Other employee discounts.