Operator -III

Operator I-III, Production

Based out of Rocket Lab’s site in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we’re looking for an operator to join our production team and work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented manufacturing environment. Rocket Lab is a leading provider of high‑efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and composite structural products for satellite and aerospace applications.

Note:

you’ll have an assigned shift, but the training hours may vary from that when you start. Certain shifts may qualify for a shift differential on the base pay, depending on the hours and schedule.

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Please note:

these positions can be hired at the Operator I, Operator II, or Operator III level)

• Perform a variety of functions in the production of semiconductor devices, as well as specific process steps in the assembly and test of production units
• Set up and prepare work station/assembly fixtures
• Read and comprehend basic drawings and schematics
• Identify failure discrepancies per visual and/or written descriptions
• Utilize visual aids such as microscopes, visors, and eye loops
• Utilize computer hardware and software, including MS Office
• Collect and record data
• Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Work with various kinds of test equipment
• You may be required to operate UV curing systems and thermal curing ovens, as well as measure and pour chemicals, depending on the team/shift you support

• High school diploma or GED

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of work experience in a production or manufacturing environment, or other highly regulated industry

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of work experience in a production or manufacturing environment, or other highly regulated industry

• Knowledge of ESD and cleanroom procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to hear and speak effectively before groups of customers and employees
• Capable of multitasking, and working with cross‑functional teams
• Experience with computing rate, ratio, and percentages; as well as drawing and interpreting bar graphs

• Stand and walk extended periods (8+ hours) on production floor
• Perform repetitive motions including grasping, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Operate equipment and controls requiring manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 25 lbs.
• Work in a production environment with noise, moving machinery, and varying environmental conditions
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require

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.

For candidates seeking to work in US offices only:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including 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 U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable.

Learn more about ITAR here.

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