Senior CNC Machinist/Programmer
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.
What You'll Get To Do:
- 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
You'll Bring These Qualifications As A Senior CNC Machinist:
- 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.
These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:
- 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)
Additional Requirements:
- 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