Composite Laminator (Evening Shift)

## 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 humanity’s 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. ## BUILDING ELECTRON AT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab’s Electron team is responsible for building, testing, and launching our Electron rocket across the United States and New Zealand.

Electron is one of the world’s most frequently-launched rockets, and our team behind its success are diligent, move fast, and have each others’ back to deliver a reliable rocket to the launch pad time and time again. ## WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO As part of the Production team at Rocket Lab, the Composites team is responsible for building and assembling numerous parts of the Electron rocket.

From pressurized tanks, Structural Assemblies, Propellent Filters right through to Payload hardware and Heat shields. You will undertake all aspects of the build required during production, while adhering to Rocket Lab’s High Standards of Quality, as well as meeting the schedule demand set out by the production leadership team.

As a Laminator/Clean Room 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.

We currently have openings on Evening shift (Mon - Thurs 15:00 - 01:30) ## QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BRING - At least 2 years’ experience as a composite technician - Precision Lamination skills of prepreg systems - Precision Lamination skills of Tooling Prepreg systems - Knowledge of Bagging for oven and Autoclave cures - Interpret and apply laminate and assembly drawings to ensure product quality - Perform measurements and calculations used in a marine or composite workplace - Interpret and apply assembly drawings to ensure product quality ## 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 - Computer literate, and comfortable using smartphones and tablets ## ROCKET LAB EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology - An employee stock purchase program - Access to world leading experts to develop your career - Unlimited barista coffee, fruit, and snacks - Rocket Lab merchandise – T-shirts, mission patches etc. - Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross - Additional parental leave entitlements - A vibrant team culture with social activities throughout the year - 4 days on, 3 days off shift pattern. - Evening shift allowance where applicable If you meet some or all of the above requirements 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. ## 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 g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.

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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.