Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets spacecraft and critical subsystems that keep the world connected protected expand humanitys reach to the Moon Mars and beyond. We move fast build real hardware for meaningful missions and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

FACILITIES

Rocket Labs Facilities team is responsible for maintenance operations and improvements projects across our locations making sure that the facilities our teams use every day are well looked after and operating as they should.

SENIOR EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Based out of Rocket Labs Headquarters in Long Beach CA the Senior Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance troubleshooting repairs and installation support for a wide range of industrial manufacturing equipment. mechanical systems and facility infrastructure.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Maintain and repair all critical CNC assets to ensure their proper operating condition
• Create and carry out preventative maintenance requirements for CNC machines (Haas DMG Hermle and Mazak)
• Create and maintain maintenance plans within the approved systems
• Maintain and repair additional equipment as needed such as inspection equipment testing equipment 3d Printers Vacuum Pumps etc.
• 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 utilize schematics (mechanical/ electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic)
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Support equipment installation relocation commissioning and operational testing
• Coordinate with OEMs and outside service contractors when specialized maintenance or repairs are required
• Be part of an effective work planning process that utilizes work order planners and part staging

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 8 years of experience maintaining and repairing CNC equipment industrial compressed air systems hydraulic systems pneumatic systems chillers.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilities
• Experience working in a highly regulated manufacturing or production environment
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems including 120v 208v 240v 277v and 480v

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Maintenance experience on vacuum systems environmental thermal testing
• Any training certifications are a plus
• Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• Aeronautical manufacturing or trade experience
• EPA 608 universal certificate
• Ability to read and interpret electrical hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
• Analytic thinker that gets to the root of the problem and comes up with permanent solution to remedy the issue
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies quality policies and industry standards
• Excellent communicator skills
• Ability to work independently prioritized maintenance requests and collaborate with cross-functional teams

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats 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 others 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.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click here ITAR Regulations.