Orbital Tube Welder II/III - B Shift
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication
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.
NEUTRONNeutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. If you're interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
ORBITALTUBE WELDER II/III - B SHIFT
Based out of Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, California the Orbital Tube Welder will weld and fabricate various fluid systems and sub-assembly components for the Rutherford and Archimedes Rocket engines.
(Please note:
this position can be hired at the Orbital Tube Welder II or Orbital Tube Welder III level)
WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:
- Develop weld schedules for OTW from tubing sizes ranging from 1/4 to 6 .
- Perform tube bending, flaring, fit up, and preparation to meet project specifications and industry standards
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to execute tubing projects accurately.
- Operate and maintain orbital tube welding equipment (e.g., Orbitalum or AMI systems) to ensure high-quality welds.
- 2+ years of OTW experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
- Experience working with tubing sizes ranging from 1/4 to 6 .
- High school diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of OTW experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
- Experience with OTW machines or automated fabrication equipment.
- Knowledge of NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) processes to inspect and verify the integrity of tubing and welds.
- 8+ years of OTW experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
- Certification in welding or tube fabrication.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ASME or ISO.
- Solid understanding of NDE (Non-Destructive Examination
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