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Orbital Tube Welder II/III - B Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted 26 days ago

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This role has been open
26 days
Rocket Lab Corporation's roles stay open a median of 42 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Rocket Lab Corporation's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Rocket Lab Corporation
low
0 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
2026-09-17

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 an Orbital Tube Welder at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for welding and fabricating fluid systems and sub-assembly components for rocket engines. Your daily tasks will include developing weld schedules, performing tube bending and preparation, reading technical drawings, and operating welding equipment to ensure high-quality results. This role may be filled at either the II or III level, depending on your experience and qualifications.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Rocket Lab Corporation as an employer.

What you need

  • 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 (for level III)
  • Experience with OTW machines or automated fabrication equipment (for level III)
  • Knowledge of NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) processes to inspect and verify the integrity of tubing and welds (for level III)

Nice to have

  • 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) processes

What you get

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
  • Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible spending and dependent care accounts

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed, but hourly pay range is $25 - $35 USD in California
  • Position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varied environments
  • Role may involve working extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as needed

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Listed by Rocket Lab Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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