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Composite Laminator

Auckland, New Zealand, Rocket Lab [2856493]

Field(s) of expertise
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Job type
Permanent
Education
BachelorVocational
Deadline
Closed

About this job

Working as part of the Electron Vehicle Team, you will have the opportunity to work on a launch vehicle using state of the art manufacturing and production techniques. We need your expertise in preparing moulds for laminating and experience in laminating composite parts to the highest of standards. We are thinkers and we are doers. You will be working in a very dynamic, fast pace environment of makers and problem-solvers. So each of your ideas are very quickly put to the test and integrated on-board of the vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of moulds for laminating
  • Work from laminate schedules and plans to achieve accurate and consistent parts
  • Laminate composite parts to the highest of standards
  • Able to maintain accurate record keeping of a job during lamination
  • Keep workspace clean and tidy to maintain the integrity of the part being built for spaceflight application – it is vital that the work area is tidy at all times.
  • Please Note: Overtime will be required on occasion to achieve deadlines

Profile

  • Qualified composite technician or proven industry experience
  • 3+ years laminating experience
  • Take pride in delivering work to the highest standard
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • A problem solver with a proactive, enthusiastic, creative and open approach to learning.
  • Capable of working as part of a team as well as autonomously
  • The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Heavy emphasis on achievement and details – getting things done efficiently, effectively and to the highest quality standards.
  • The ability to take a flexible approach and to adapt to change quickly
  • Have tenacity, a can do attitude and the ability to think quickly and make accurate judgements.
  • A passion for building composite materials for space

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