Mechanical Assembly Technician (Evening Shift)
Auckland, NZ
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. Come shape the future with us.
Rocket Lab's Electron team is responsible for building, testing, and launching our Electron rocket across our launch sites and test facilities in the United States and New Zealand. Electron is one of the world's most frequently-launched rockets, and our team behind its success are diligent, move fast, and have each others' back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again. The Mechanical Production team work closely with test engineers and design engineers to achieve the highest product quality and safety standards for Rocket Lab launch vehicles. Mechanical assembly technicians receive components from supply chain and complete the assembly and testing of those components before passing on to the Integration team. As a Technician, you will be hands on, working with tools, equipment and/or facilities to build, launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components. Your responsibilities contribute to the overall production and launch schedule.
Trade qualified in relevant industry or must be able to demonstrate 4+ years of relevant industry experience
Precision mechanical assembly
Operation of mechanical, electrical and automated test equipment
Comfortable working to exacting standards, including cleanliness for oxygen service
Have a working understanding of standard industry ESD
Have a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect assemblies to a high workmanship standard
Be able to manufacture components to a high workmanship standard, including riveting and precision assembly
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
A high work ethic, always seeking more responsibility. Able to work long hours if required
Takes initiative
Remains calm under pressure
Computer literate, and comfortable using smartphones and tablets
We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
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.