Additive Manufacturing Technician IIIActive

Rocket Lab
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The opportunity

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. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine.

What you'll 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, & DMG preferred.

  • 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.

What they're looking for

  • 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.