Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer

Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the ...

Based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex facility in Middle River, Maryland. The Master CNC Machinist will maintain, set up program and operate the CNC machines to build flight-ready hardware that meet Rocket Lab specification at the needed rate.

Space Structures Complex is hiring for multiple shift schedules.

Work with large CNC machines to produce carbon fiber components for our Neutron rocket.
Use Mastercam to program safe and efficient toolpaths
Machine a range of tooling materials to produce large composite molds and tools to support production
Design and manufacture fixtures and tooling to enable machining of components
Read and translate drawings/CAD models
Develop and improve manufacturing processes
Be responsible for sourcing and testing new tooling solutions to improve productivity
Provide feedback to Engineering to improve manufacturability
Work to identify and reduce any non-conformances
Provide improvement ideas on batch sizes, setups, tool selection etc
Track calibration and maintenance of all equipment and tooling in the area

HS Diploma and 8+ years of CNC Milling experience
Experience programming and operating a 5 Axis CNC 
Familiar with the use of MasterCAM
In depth knowledge of GD&T
Ability to read and interpreting technical drawings
Strong knowledge of machine workings, maintenance and calibration.
Experience in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment 
Experience running CMS CNC machines (Poseidon, Ares) or similar large 5 axis gantry style machines.
Experience operating machines that have a Fanuc control
Experience with CAD design preferably NX or Mastercam
Experience working with composite materials (Carbon fiber/fiberglass)
Manual Programming (understand and diagnose g-code)
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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