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Rocket Lab · 3 weeks ago

Senior CNC Machinist

Middle River, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$34.62/hr - $43.27/hr

8+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design and manufacturing. The Senior CNC Machinist will maintain, set up, and operate CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware while collaborating with engineering to improve processes and maintain tolerances.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with composites CNC machine cutting carbon, glass, and wood

Machine massive components for our Neutron rocket

Read and translate drawings/CAD models

Provide feedback to Engineering to improve instructions

Work with CNC programmer to maintain tolerances and, do basic programming activities

Work to reduce any non-conformances found by quality or engineering

Provide improvement ideas on batch sizes, setups, tool selection etc

Track calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area

Qualification

CNC operation5 Axis CNCCNC programmingAerospace ManufacturingCMS CNC machinesReading CAD modelsFeedback to EngineeringImprovement ideasCalibration tracking

Required

HS Diploma and 8+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills

3+ years experience using a 5 Axis CNC

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