Precision Finishing Technician III, Deburr - C Shift
Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA
Posted 26 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- 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 a Precision Finishing Technician III, Deburr at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for deburring and finishing additive manufactured parts used in the Rutherford rocket engine. This role requires a high level of manual dexterity and attention to detail, as you will work in a fast-paced environment to ensure parts meet quality standards. You will also maintain a clean and safe work area while performing physically demanding tasks.
- 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
- 8+ years of experience in part finishing (machine, cast, forge, or print)
- Attention to detail and time management skills
- High-level of manual dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination
- Able to maintain a clean, safe and efficient work area
Nice to have
- Experience with additive manufacturing or investment casting
- Experience with high strength steels and Inconel alloys
- Knowledgeable in part QA processes and dye penetrant testing
- Knowledgeable in TIG, Laser, and Electron beam welding
- Experience using microscopes and pencil grinders
What you get
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- 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
Worth weighing
- Requires standing and walking for entire shifts (8+ hours)
- Physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 25 lbs
- Work environment may include exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery
- Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require
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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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