Senior Tool & Die Maker - A Shift
About The Position
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity! SENIOR TOOL & DIE MAKER Based at Rocket Lab's EDC facility in Long Beach, CA, the Senior Tool & Die Maker plays a key role in machining and developing new products and product updates for both Rutherford and Archimedes engines. This position supports the Machine Shop and Tool Design teams, contributing to various projects and deliverables across the shop.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience operating machining equipment, including conventional and CNC lathes/milling machines
- Expertise in using surface grinders
- Proficiency with EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) equipment
- Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Skilled in blueprint reading
- Experience with precision measurement tools and equipment
- Ability to machine components to tolerances as tight as ±0.0001"
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification
- Siemens NX experience
- CMM experience
Responsibilities
- Design, fabricate, and maintain precision tools from engineering drawings.
- Operate manual and CNC machine tools to close tolerances.
- Interpret complex engineering blueprints and CAD/CAM models.
- Diagnose and repair worn or broken tooling.
- Maintain organized tool crib and documentation of tooling.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
- 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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
