Composite Technician - Painting (Evening Shift)

Rocket Lab - Events(1 month ago)

Auckland, New ZealandOnsiteFull TimeMedior$64,410 - $87,682 (estimated)Manufacturing

About this role

A Composite Technician I - Painting at Rocket Lab is a Manufacturing role supporting production of rockets and spacecraft hardware through specialised composite and coating expertise. The position contributes to product quality, reliability, and continuous improvement for launch vehicle and satellite components. Candidates must hold relevant trade qualifications and meet eligibility requirements for work on regulated U.S. space technology.

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Required Skills

Measurement
Marking
Trimming
Surface Coating
Painting
Decal Application
Tooling Preparation
Stock Management
Material Traceability
Component Handling

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Qualifications

Trade Qualification
4+ Years Experience
ITAR Eligibility

About Rocket Lab - Events

rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company that delivers reliable launch services, spacecraft, and satellite components. It operates the Electron small launch vehicle and is developing the larger, reusable Neutron rocket, alongside technologies for responsive launches and payload integration (including HASTE and reusable‑rocket capabilities). Rocket Lab also designs and manufactures spacecraft, payloads and components and provides mission and launch services to accelerate customers’ access to orbit. The company’s mission is to provide frequent, cost‑effective access to space to improve life on Earth.