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Rocket Lab Corporation

CNC Programmer

Rocket Lab Corporation · Auckland, NZ

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 64 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
high
310 stale, 12 reposted of 455 open
Hiring momentum
683 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Rocket Lab Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Rocket Lab Corporation.

About this role

As a CNC Programmer at Rocket Lab in Auckland, you will play a key role in the Fabrication and Machining team, focusing on creating precision aerospace components for launch vehicles and R&D projects. Your responsibilities will include programming and operating CNC machines, developing toolpath NC files, and ensuring quality through visual checks and measurements. You will work hands-on with advanced machinery to meet high standards of quality and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Trade qualified in relevant industry
  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Proven expertise in CNC machining and CAM programming (ideally NX CAM)
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T and measurement instruments
  • Self-sufficient in low-run job-shop machining and precision mechanical assembly
  • Comfortable working to exacting standards

Nice to have

  • 5-axis machining experience
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously
  • High work ethic, initiative, and ability to remain calm under pressure

Worth weighing

  • Background checks required for employment due to security regulations
  • Eligibility for the role may be limited based on nationality due to ITAR regulations

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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