Job description
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,300 people strong and we're adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented.
Additive Manufacturing Technician
We are currently seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician to join our highly dynamic team based out of Long Beach, CA.
What You'll Get to Do:
- Uphold and follow all Additive safety measures – be an advocate for safe operations.
- Prepare additive print jobs for success through attention to detail on setups.
- Operate a variety of metal 3D printers, experience with EOS, SLM, & Renishaw preferred
- Monitor operating parameters on production builds such as build times, recoat levels, early defects, material consumption rate.
- Review print files and suggest manufacturing strategies to ensure success.
- Execute additive finishing operations including powder and support removal, cleaning, and part handling.
- Document build characteristics and observations to feed into Rocket Lab Additive Body of Knowledge via JIRA & Flame.
- Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, optical laser, electrical, and build issues.
- Conduct calibration of 3D Printers and interpret findings with Engineering.
- Ensure conformance of part/build through independent inspection and print detail verification.
- Follow work orders, procedures, specifications, and test instructions with attention to detail. Communicate any issues that are found.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance – as directed by Engineering.
- Provide process improvement feedback and implement solutions in collaboration with Engineering.
- Collaborate with Engineers on setup and fabrication of 3D prints and new hardware.
- Utilize Root Cause Analysis tools to determine faults drivers.
- Kick off issue tickets based on process/product non-conformances.
- Drive Additive Internal 5S system with actions promoting sustainability in the Additive Department.
- Utilize measurement tools (micrometer, caliper, surface plate etc.) to ensure high quality inputs and outputs, including post-print inspection and post-processing inspection.
You'll bring these qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, assembly or testing environment.
- Proficient in hand, power, and pneumatic tools such as drills, chisels, taps.
- Proficient in inspection methods: surface plate, calipers, micrometers, height gauge.
- Experience with operating machine tools: vertical mills, lathes, media blasters, cranes, or forklifts.
These qualifications would be nice to have:
- Experience with operating metal 3D printers and knowledge of associated hazards
- Experience with Additive Manufacturing (AM) principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings.
- Experience using JIRA.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work afternoon shift (1pm-9:30pm), overtime, or weekends when needed.
- Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs unassisted.
- Willingness to work around potentially hazardous material; Respiratory equipment and flame retardant PPE may be required.
Important information:
FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Department of State.
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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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