Operator I/II, Production

At Rocket Lab, we’re not just launching rockets — we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separati...

Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Develop...

Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we’re looking for Operator I/II, Production to join our production team and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment. Rocket Lab is a leading provider of high efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and composite structural products or sat...

Perform a variety of functions in the production of semiconductor devices, as well as specific process steps in the assembly and test of production units 
Set up and prepare work station/assembly fixtures 
Read and comprehend basic drawings and schematics 
Identify failure discrepancies per visual and/or written descriptions 
Utilize visual aides such as microscopes, visors, and eye loops 
Utilize computer hardware and software, including MS Office 
Collect and record data 
Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondences, and memos 
Work with various kinds of test equipment 
You may be required to operate UV curing systems and thermal curing ovens, as well as measure and pour chemicals, depending on the team/shift you support 

High school diploma or GED 
High school diploma or GED 
2+ years of work experience in a production or manufacturing environment, or other highly regulated industry 
Knowledge of ESD and cleanroom procedures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a dynamic environment
Ability to hear and speak effectively before groups of customers and employees
Capable of multitasking, and working with cross-functional teams
Experience with computing rate, ratio, and percentages; as well as drawing and interpreting bar graphs 
Stand and walk extended periods (8+ 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

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WHAT TO EXPECT 
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.   

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO