Rocket Lab Corporation

Lead Composite Technician- 2nd Shift

Middle River, MD

Work authorization required$37k-$45kDetected 27 days ago

LeadershipMentoring

About the role

NEUTRON Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight.
Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab.
Other perks include: discounted employee stock purchase program, and free snacks/drinks onsite.

Lead a team of highly qualified composited technicians to ensure clarity and accountability of responsibilities at our Space Structures Complex.
Coordinate build activities and progress through daily leadership meetings, addressing daily, weekly, and long-term levels.
Track output of the team against delivery objectives as well as manage capacity planning and schedule of the team
Drive and encourage improvement projects and work instruction feedback that decrease touch-time, improve quality, or reduce safety risk
Drive basic preventive maintenance across the facility
Perform other standard composite and integration building techniques and practices as industries such as aerospace, space and other composite workplaces demand.

10+ years of experience in mechanical troubleshooting, assembly, installation, or repair within a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools
Experience leading a team in a production environment
You may be requested to work on other products for Rocket Lab in the local area or travel as required.
High School Diploma or GED

Composite or lamination experience
Experienced in Core bond and Splicing
Broad Industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments
Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
Resin infusion knowledge
Experience working with material data sheets
Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers

Range (MD Only)
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.

Accountable for the team training and conformance to health and safety policies and procedures, including use of proper PPE

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