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Rocket Lab · 2 days ago

Composite Rocket Build Technician - all levels

Middle River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$22/hr - $40/hr

2+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design and manufacturing. They are seeking Composite Rocket Build Technicians to be responsible for the build and assembly of composite components used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assembly of composite rocket structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications

Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials

Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections

Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing

Making basic layouts on parts or assemblies in order to establish reference points and to check dimensions using calipers, micrometers, precision scales and torque wrenches

Fitting of Honeycomb, foam and syntactic core

Fitting and refurbishment of thermal protection systems

Integration of mechanical hardware

Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand

You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required

Utilize Proper PPE

Qualification

Composite experienceLamination experienceTechnical repairMechanical maintenanceCertification in composite workToolsCore bondSplicingAerospace experiencePrepreg manufacturing knowledgeResin infusion knowledge

Required

Minimum 2+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment

High School Diploma or GED

Must be certified or able to become certified in two composite work centers

Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools

Minimum of 4+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment

High School Diploma or GED

Must be certified or able to become certified in two composite work centers

Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools

Minimum 7+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment

High School Diploma or GED

Must be certified or able to become certified in all composite work centers

Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools

Minimum 12+ years of experience in composite or lamination experience, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment

High School Diploma or GED

Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers

Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools

Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position

Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted

Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces

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 stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces