Composite Laminator

Job Description

Rocket Lab is seeking a skilled Composite Laminator to join their Production team in Auckland. The Composites team is responsible for building and assembling various parts of the Electron rocket, including pressurized tanks, structural assemblies, propellant filters, payload hardware, and heat shields. The Laminator will be involved in all aspects of the build process, adhering to Rocket Lab's high standards of quality and meeting production schedules.Role involves:

• Undertaking all aspects of the build required during production.
• Adhering to Rocket Lab’s High Standards of Quality.
• Meeting the schedule demand set out by the production leadership team.
• Working with tools, equipment and/or facilities to build, launch or test Rocket Lab launch vehicles or components.

Qualified candidates will bring:

• At least 2 years’ experience as a composite technician.
• Precision Lamination skills of prepreg systems.
• Precision Lamination skills of Tooling Prepreg systems.
• Knowledge of Bagging for oven and Autoclave cures.
• Interpret and apply laminate and assembly drawings to ensure product quality.
• Perform measurements and calculations used in a marine or composite workplace.
• Interpret and apply assembly drawings to ensure product quality.

What Rocket Lab offers:

• Opportunity to work on Electron rocket.