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Vast was founded to expand humanity’s frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.
Vast is looking for a CNC Machinist, reporting to the Senior Manager of Machining, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. As a machinist, you will manufacture hardware from billet material and additively manufactured hardware utilizing state of the art CNC machinery.
Shift hours:
- First Shift: 6AM-3:30PM
- Second Shift: 3PM-12:30AM
Responsibilities:
- Run up to 2 machines simultaneously
- Deburr all parts to ensure quality parts
- Check parts that are running according to the in-process inspection plan, including optical comparator, caliper, and micrometer
- Cut material in preparation for running jobs
- Take out chips and clean machines
- Communicate with machine shop leadership when parts exhibit quality issues or concerns
- Ability to set up machines and run initial programs
- Understand speeds and feeds
- Maintain the machine, custom tooling & fixtures
- Perform first article inspection
- Clean and maintain machines
- Set up machines and run initial programs
- Working knowledge speeds and feeds
- Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift.
- Clean machines
- Swap tools and reset tool counters as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience
- 3+ years working with CNC machines with HAAS and FANUC controls
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Familiarity with inspection tools
- Working knowledge of G code
- Strong Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to deburr all parts to ensure quality parts
- Strong oral and written communication
- College or Trade school certificate
- Working knowledge of Additive Manufactured Parts
- Multi-axis Mill, Lathe, Mill-Turn and Turn-Mill knowledge
Pay Range:
- Machinist L0: $23.00 – $32.00
- Machinist L1: $28.00 – $39.00
- Machinist L2: $35.00 – $44.00
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
