Composite Technician - Clean Room

ABOUT ROCKET LAB:
Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. 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. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

ABOUT THE ROLE:
As part of the Production team at Rocket Lab, the Composites team is responsible for building and assembling numerous parts of the Electron rocket. You will undertake all aspects of Composite lamination required during production. Laminating components used inside pressurised cryogenic propellent tanks, right the way through to Structural components of the vehicle 'chassis', always adhering to Rocket labs High standards of Quality, and secondly meeting the schedule demand set out by the production leadership team.

As a Composite Technician, you will be hands on, working with tools, equipment and/or facilities to build, launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components. Your responsibilities contribute to the overall production and launch schedule. You will support the Leading Hands, Supervisors and Managers to maintain Rocket Lab's high standards of quality and workmanship, promoting a culture of attention to detail, work ethic and excellence. You may be working autonomously in a specific work area and/or mentoring a group of Technicians and/or Apprentices.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Trade qualified in relevant industry or must be able to demonstrate 1+ years of relevant industry experience
• Precision Lamination skills of prepreg systems
• Precision Lamination skills of Tooling Prepreg systems
• Knowledge of Bagging for oven and Autoclave cures
• Basic Hand tool skills
• Interpret and apply Laminate and assembly drawings to ensure product quality
• Produce a laminate by vacuum bagging for composites
• Produce a cord laminate item
• Produce an open mould from a plug pattern
• Repair damaged or faulty composite items
• Select, use, and care for hand tools used in the marine or composite industry
• Select, use, and care for portable power tools used in the marine or composite industry
• Perform measurements and calculations used in a marine or composite workplace
• Interpret and apply assembly drawings to ensure product quality
• Apply health and safety procedures in a marine or composite workplace
• Operate simple mechanical plant used in the marine or composite industry

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously
• Able to read, understand and follow manufacturing instructions and drawings
• A high work ethic, always seeking more responsibility
• Able to work long hours if required
• Takes initiative
• Remains calm under pressure
• Compute literate and comfortable using smartphones and tablets

Wage dependent upon experience: NZD$ 32.50- NZD$ 44.00

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.