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Rocket Lab · 2 days ago

CNC Operator - B Shift

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $30/hr

1+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The CNC Operator will maintain, set up, and operate CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meets Rocket Lab specifications.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with CNC Lathe and Mill machines

Read and translate Drawings/CAD Models

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 operationInterpreting DrawingsMachining processesMeasurement toolsBasic math skillsG-code familiarityISO/AS9100 exposureCNC programming basicsSiemens/Fanuc/Celos Controls

Required

1+ years of experience with CNC operation on Lathe and/or Mills

Basic knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes

Demonstrated ability to interpret Drawings and GD&T

Basic math skills (including decimals, fractions, and conversions)

Familiarity with measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges)

Willing to work 2nd shift (Monday- Thursday 3:15pm - 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