Senior Welder, Precision Finishing Technician - C Shift

Senior Welder, Precision Finishing Technician - C Shift

Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the Welder, Precision Finishing Technician will weld and fabricate various fluid systems and sub-assembly components for the Rutherford and Archimedes Rocket engines.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Follow procedures to set up and operate our welding systems.
• Weld assemblies according to work orders, blueprints, and verbal instructions.
• Follow blueprints and meet product specifications within tight tolerances.

You'll Bring These Qualifications As A Senior Welder:

• + 7 years of experience in welding with a focus on advanced techniques.
• Experience in industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Shipbuilding, or Construction.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g., ASME, ANSI, ISO, D17.1).
• Proficient in various welding techniques, including manual GTAW(TIG), OTW (Orbital Tube Welding), Laser Welding, Lathe Welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
• Experience with welding on different materials such as Inconel, Monel, Stainless 300-400 series. Experience working with 3D printed parts and exotic alloys.
• Experience welding on .011 - .250.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience in metal fabrication and assembly.
• Experience with deburring and using pencil grinders.
• Capable of doing welding fit ups
• Capable of supporting the grinding department.

Certifications:

• Certified Welder.
• Certifications in specialized welding processes (TIG/Brazing process).
• Certification for specific materials (e.g., Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Titanium, and Inconel).

Additional Requirements:

• Willing to work C Shift (Friday – Sunday 5:00am - 3:30pm)
• Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted.