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Rocket Lab · 1 day ago

CNC Machinist III /Senior - C Shift

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$35/hr - $50/hr

5+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The CNC Machinist III / Senior will maintain, set up, and operate CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meets specifications and improve work instructions.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with CNC lathe and mill machines

Read and translate drawings/CAD models

Provide feedback to improve work instructions

Work with CNC programmer to maintain tolerances

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 operationCNC latheCNC millGD&T interpretationCNC programming5-axis CNC operationAerospace manufacturingDMG Mori MachinesSiemens controlsFanuc controlsCelos controlsManual programming

Required

5+ years of experience with CNC operation on lathe and mills

Demonstrated ability using Lathes: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling)

Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th Axis

Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T

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

Demonstrated ability using Lathes: Dual Spindle (Live Tooling)

Demonstrated ability using Mills: Turning 5th axis

Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T

Willing to work C Shift (Friday – Sunday 5:30am - 3:30pm)

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