Mechanical Technician - all levels
About the role
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
Responsibilities
- Work on a high caliber cross-functional team
- Build and assemble components used in the production of the Neutron Launch Vehicle structure
- Uphold shop cleanliness and organization
- Utilize proper PPE
- Integrate mechanical hardware
Requirements
- Experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools
Qualifications for Mechanical Technician I
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools
Qualifications for Mechanical Technician II
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools
Qualifications for Mechanical Technician III
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools
Qualifications for Senior Mechanical Technician
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools
Benefits
- Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Pay
Base Pay Range (MD Only): $22.64 USD - $43.75 USD
Schedule
Work on a high caliber cross-functional team
Skills
- Experience in mechanical assembly, technical repair, mechanical maintenance or similar in a highly regulated manufacturing or maintenance environment
- High School Diploma or GED
- Familiarity with hand, power, pneumatic, and inspection tools
Benefits
- Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
- Dental and vision coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Pay
Base Pay Range (MD Only): $22.64 USD - $43.75 USD
Schedule
Work on a high caliber cross-functional team
Location
Based out of Rocket Lab's newest Space Structures Complex production facility in Middle River, MD