SPACE SYSTEMS

Rocket Lab’s Space Systems team is responsible for every satellite and satellite component made by Rocket Lab: from complete satellites destined for missions to the Moon and Mars, to the individual components and subsystems that make up a satellite like solar panels, flight software, reaction wheels and star trackers, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team is made up of engineers, technicians, and designers who design, create, and put together our own satellites for missions across the commercial, government, and defense sectors, or who build and assemble satellite hardware and software that supports other satellite missions.

FACILITIES TECHNICIAN IV - EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 

Based at SolAero by Rocket Lab in Albuquerque, New Mexico the Facilities Technician IV is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and troubleshooting of assigned semiconductor and composites manufacturing equipment to ensure that the equipment is running safely and efficiently to meet production objectives. Troubleshoots, maintains and ensures uptime on all applicable equipment. Perform preventive maintenance and repair/calibration of one or more key process equipment and systems. Work from technical manuals, specifications, drawings, schematics and verbal instructions. Analyze equipment problems and suggest/implement repairs. Understands capacity of equipment and analyzes problems and suggests/implements repairs. Understands and follows all safety and cleanroom procedures. Supports team members. Assists in training others as required. Identifies nonconformances when they occur and participates in finding the solution to the nonconformance. Deploys the Quality Management System as it applies to the scope of work. You will support the Facilities Manager and operations organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

 WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Service, maintain and troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing tools related to the function and operation of an aerospace composites and semiconductor plant and facility including gasses, chemicals, compressed air, water and waste streams. 
• Troubleshoot and repair of manufacturing and support equipment and systems.
• Works with engineers and managers to resolve issues or plan for acquiring/installing new equipment or systems.
• Locate and order parts and materials.
• Assumes leadership role in training and support of new technicians.
• Maintain facility data collection requirements and procedures.
• Identifies nonconformance when they occur and participates in finding the solution to the non-conformance.
• Deploys the Quality Management System as it applies to the scope of work.
• Supports Facilities shut down and projects off shift as scheduled by department management.
• Serve as member of Emergency Response Team.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• 8 years of equipment maintenance experience in any of the following industries: aerospace, automotive, medical device, or a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Respirator experience – must be clean shaven
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Osha and/or safety training
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, or a related trade.
• Understanding of mechanical, electro-pneumatics, digital and analogue electronics, and working knowledge of Automated Building Controls is a plus.
• Familiar with motor controls, compressed air and gas systems, and gas control systems is a plus.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min 
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces 

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