Fluids Technician III - 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, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The Role
Based in Long Beach, CA, you'll be responsible for building the fluids systems sub-assemblies for Archimedes engine as part of the Neutron programme. Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight.
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
What You'll Bring
- 5 or more years of tube shop experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
- Experience working with Inconel, titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel
- Experience working with close tolerances
- Working knowledge of tube bending technology
- High school diploma or GED
Nice to Have
- 8 or more 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 Inconel, titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel
Additional Requirements
- Work Monday to Friday, B shift 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
- Stand and walk extended periods (8 or more 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
Hourly pay range (CA only): $25 to $35 USD. Base salary determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Benefits include industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero cost HDHP with significant 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, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on merch store, and various other employee discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status.
Important Information
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.
Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.