Propulsion Technician Evening Shift

Rocket Lab's Electron team is responsible for building, testing, and launching our Electron rocket across our launch sites and test facilities in the United States and New Zealand.
Electron is one of the world's most frequently-launched rockets, and is the fastest commercial launch to reach 50 launches in the world! The team behind its success is diligent, moves fast, and has each other's back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again.WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
The Propulsion Technician team works closely with engineering and production teams to achieve the highest product quality and safety standards for Electron propulsion.Propulsion Technicians receive engines and components from Production departments and complete the final assembly, testing, and any maintenance activities required for those engines at the Test Complex.Testing involves acceptance, qualification, and sometimes development testing for the Rutherford engines, Curie engines, and Electron stages.
In addition to testing, facility infrastructure work is required from time to time to support maintenance, upgrades, and contributions to new projects.Propulsion Technicians are given a primary responsibility in one of three WorkCentres (Engine Test, Stage Test, or Propulsion Assembly) and cross-functional collaboration is in support of another WorkCentre as agreed with Management.As a 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'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
Trade qualified and must be able to demonstrate 4+ years of relevant industry experienceProven industry experience with mechanical and electrical production or maintenance activitiesCapable of following a process without fault and show impeccable attention to detailHave a good level of eyesight and be able to inspect assemblies to a high workmanship standardExperienced working with PPE and safety processes on/in hazardous equipment and environmentsExperienced working in clean room environments including oxygen service cleanlinessAble to quickly identify and communicate deviations and has an eye for continuous improvementAppropriate trade certificate in Mechanical or Electrical assemblyTHESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenThe ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomouslyAble to read, understand, and follow manufacturing instructions and drawingsA high work ethic, always seeking more responsibility.
Able to work long hours if requiredTakes initiative & remains calm under pressureComputer literate, and comfortable using smartphones and tabletsThis role will be 40 hrs/wk; 4 days per week on evening shift.If you would like to know more or receive a full position description, apply now! All applications are considered and reviewed.WHAT TO EXPECT:
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.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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.#