Composite Technician

Responsibilities

• Assembly of structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
• Laminate assemblies by determining proper placement of composite materials
• Prepare parts for bagging, including placement of bleeders, thermocouples, probes and vacuum connections
• Vacuum bag processing, bonding, and oven/autoclave curing
• Perform layouts on parts to establish reference points and check dimensions using precision tools
• Fitting of Honeycomb, foam and syntactic core
• Fitting and refurbishment of thermal protection systems
• Integration of mechanical hardware

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in composite or lamination OR military equipment maintenance OR mechanical troubleshooting
• Proficiency with pneumatic tools, calipers, micrometers, and precision measurement instruments
• Ability to read and conform to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
• Ability to stand and walk for entire shifts (8+ hours)
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevated heights or in tight spaces
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Core bond and Splicing
• Aerospace industry manufacturing experience
• Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
• Resin infusion knowledge

About the Company

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.