Senior Tool & Die Maker - A Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

12d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

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)
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