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Rocket Lab Corporation

Senior Tool & Die Maker - A Shift

Rocket Lab Corporation · Long Beach, CA

Posted 8 days ago

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This role has been open
8 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 Senior Tool & Die Maker at Rocket Lab, you will be responsible for designing, fabricating, and maintaining precision tools based on engineering drawings. You will operate manual and CNC machines, interpret complex blueprints, and diagnose tooling issues. This role supports the Machine Shop and Tool Design teams in developing products for the Rutherford and Archimedes engines.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
5/5
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 operating machining equipment, including conventional and CNC lathes/milling machines
  • Expertise in using surface grinders
  • Proficiency with EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) equipment
  • Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • Skilled in blueprint reading
  • Experience with precision measurement tools and equipment

Nice to have

  • Journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification
  • Siemens NX experience
  • CMM experience

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 specific salary listed, only a range of $30 - $40 per hour for California
  • Role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varied environments
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident due to ITAR regulations

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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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