Precision Finishing Technician III, Deburr - B Shift jobs in United States
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Rocket Lab · 19 hours ago

Precision Finishing Technician III, Deburr - B Shift

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft manufacturing. The Precision Finishing Technician III, Deburr will be responsible for deburring and finishing additive manufactured parts used in the production of the Rutherford rocket engine, ensuring high-quality components for Rocket Lab's innovative launch vehicles.

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Responsibilities

Deburring / finishing additive manufactured parts used to build Rutherford, an innovative electric turbo-pump rocket engine powering Rocket Labs Electron launch vehicle

Qualification

Part finishing experienceAdditive manufacturingHigh strength steelsInconel alloysPart QA processesDye penetrant testingTIG weldingLaser weldingElectron beam weldingManual dexterityHand-eye coordinationClean work areaAttention to detailTime management

Required

5+ years of experience in part finishing (machine, cast, forge, or print)
Attention to detail and time management skills
High-level of manual dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination
Able to maintain a clean, safe and efficient work area
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

Preferred

Experience with additive manufacturing or investment casting
Experience with high strength steels and Inconel alloys
Knowledgeable in part QA processes and dye penetrant testing
Knowledgeable in TIG, Laser, and Electron beam welding
Experience using microscopes and pencil grinders

Benefits

Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts

Company

Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.98B
Key Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M

Leadership Team

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Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
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Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
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