Machinist

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Detail information about job Machinist. Terms and conditions vacancy

Rocket Lab’s mission is to revolutionize the way we access space. We develop and launch advanced rockets to put small payloads into orbit more frequently, at a fraction of the cost of cumbersome traditional launch services. We are ushering in a new era of unprecedented access to space.
 
Small satellites have a crucial role to play in improving understanding of our planet and humanity’s impact on it. Rocket Lab’s lightweight carbon composite Electron launch vehicle is designed to give these satellites dedicated launches and flexible orbit options. From real-time earth imaging and improved natural disaster prediction, to crop management and global internet, improved access to space enables us to take informed, deliberate steps in the management of our planet.
 
On May 25 2017, Electron made history as the first orbital-class launch vehicle to reach space from a private launch facility. It marked a significant milestone in eliminating commercial barriers and opening space for business.

Founded in 2006 by Peter Beck, Rocket Lab is headquartered in Los Angeles with operations and a launch site in New Zealand. It is a privately funded company with investors including Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Lockheed Martin, Promus Ventures and Data Collective.
 
About The Role
 
As Rocket Lab’s Machinist you will be responsible for Rocket Lab’s metal printing processes and machines ensuring they are operational and well maintained at all times. The company has a busy development and manufacturing schedule ahead and we are looking for someone to excel at the role with this exciting new technology. The role will also include some machining and de-burring work to compliment the additive parts made on the printers.
 
You will need to work closely with the design and manufacturing engineers to develop and manufacture parts for Rocket Lab, providing vital feedback to enable continued improvement for the company. An enthusiastic attitude and very careful attention to detail is needed for this role.
 
Minimum requirements

• A trade certificate in machining or equivalent
• Has an eye for detail running complex machinery
• Production environment experience
• A genuine interest and willingness to learn about 3D printing, some knowledge or experience with 3D printers would be preferred
• Excellent time management and the ability to work to schedule
• Proven communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals
• A methodical, tidy and careful work ethic

Desired requirements

• Working knowledge of Solidworks and Magics
• CNC programming experience
• Experience with metallurgy and metal casting

 
Important Information:
For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here http://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html.