Senior Welder - B Shift

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the Senior Welder will weld and fabricate various fluid systems and sub-assembly components for the Rutherford and Archimedes Rocket engines.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in welding with a focus on advanced techniques.
  • Experience in industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Shipbuilding, or Construction.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., ASME, ANSI, ISO, D17.1).
  • Proficient in various welding techniques, including manual GTAW(TIG), OTW (Orbital Tube Welding), Laser Welding, Lathe Welding.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
  • Experience welding on .011 - .250.
  • Willing to work Monday - Thursday (3:30pm - 1:45am)
  • Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours
  • Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
  • Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
  • Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
  • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with welding on different materials such as Inconel, Monel, Stainless 300-400 series.
  • Experience working with 3D printed parts and exotic alloys.
  • Experience in metal fabrication and assembly.
  • Experience with Deburring and using pencil grinders.
  • Capable of doing welding fit ups.
  • Capable of supporting the grinding department.
  • Certified Welder.
  • Certifications in specialized welding processes (TIG / Brazing process).
  • Certification for specific materials (e.g., Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, and Inconel).

Responsibilities

  • Follow procedures to set up and operate our welding systems.
  • Weld assemblies according to work orders, blueprints and verbal instructions.
  • Follow blueprints and meet product specifications within tight tolerances.

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
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