Fluids Technician II - B Shift Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, and expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
About Neutron
Neutron is a medium-lift launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver cost-effective and reliable launch solutions leveraging Rocket Lab's proven Electron program experience.
The Role
Based in Long Beach, CA, you will be responsible for building fluids systems sub-assemblies for the Archimedes engine.
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate CNC tube cutting equipment
- Perform tube bending, flaring, fit up, and preparation to meet project specifications and industry standards
- Cut and assemble tubes based on provided drawings
- Assist with day-to-day operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of tube shop experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
- Experience with tube bending machines from 0.250 to 6-foot tubes
- Experience with BLM tube benders
- High school diploma or GED
Desirable Qualifications
- 5+ years of mechanical assembly and/or mechanical fitting experience
- Hands-on experience with CNC tube bending
- Expertise in operating BLM tube benders
- Skilled in maintaining and working with close tolerances
- Knowledgeable in handling materials including Inconel, titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel
Physical Requirements
- Willing to work Monday-Friday, B-shift 2:00 pm-10:30 pm
- Stand and walk extended periods (8+ hours) on production floor
- Perform repetitive motions including grasping, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
- Operate equipment and controls requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 25 lbs
- Work in a production environment with noise, moving machinery, and varying environmental conditions
- Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range (CA): $25-$35 USD per hour. Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Benefits include an Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero cost HDHP with HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on merchandise, and various employee discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status.
Export Control and Eligibility
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.