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Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Equipment Maintenance Technician 2

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USA$30 - $45 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience maintaining and repairing CNC equipment, industrial compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and chillers is required.
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilities are required.
  • Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing or production environment is required.
  • Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, and 480V, is required.
  • The role requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • The role requires the ability to perform physical activities including lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
  • The role requires the ability to write detailed repair reports and use Microsoft Office.
  • The role requires availability for on-call work, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed.
  • The role requires the ability to travel to other North American sites as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair critical CNC assets to ensure they remain in proper operating condition.
  • Create and carry out preventative maintenance requirements for CNC machines, including Haas, DMG, Hermle, and Mazak equipment.
  • Create and maintain maintenance plans within approved systems.
  • Maintain and repair additional equipment as needed, including inspection equipment, testing equipment, 3D printers, and vacuum pumps.
  • Diagnose mechanical failures involving bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, actuators, and drive assemblies.
  • Assist with maintenance and repairs of vacuum pumps, chillers, cooling systems, and other specialized manufacturing support equipment.
  • Inspect, maintain, and repair industrial air compressors, refrigerated air dryers, filtration equipment, and compressed air distribution systems.
  • Read and use mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
  • Support equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, and operational testing.
  • Coordinate with original equipment manufacturers and outside service contractors when specialized maintenance or repairs are required.
  • Participate in an effective work-planning process using work orders, planners, and parts staging.
  • Support other facilities-related duties as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Maintenance experience on vacuum systems and environmental thermal testing is preferred.
  • Training certifications are a plus.
  • Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment is preferred.
  • Aeronautical, manufacturing, or trade experience is preferred.
  • An EPA 608 Universal Certificate is preferred.
  • The ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings is preferred.
  • The ability to identify root causes and develop permanent solutions is preferred.
  • The ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards is preferred.
  • The ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance requests, and collaborate with cross-functional teams is preferred.

About the Company

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Rocket Lab Corporation

Builds rockets, satellites and space components

Rocket Lab builds and launches rockets, designs satellites and sells spacecraft components for commercial operators, governments and defense customers. Its Electron rocket carries small satellites on dedicated missions, while its Space Systems business supplies complete spacecraft and the hardware and software needed to operate them. Customers pay for launch services, satellite development, component sales and mission support, giving the group business beyond sending its own rockets into space. The company is developing Neutron, a larger reusable rocket intended for constellation deployment and other heavier missions. Rocket Lab's operating business began in 2006 and the group is headquartered in Long Beach, California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2006

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