Vast
- CNC Machinist
CNC Machinist
Long Beach, United States
Job description
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
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.As a machinist, you will manufacture hardware from billet material and additively manufactured hardware utilizing state of the art CNC machinery.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Shift hours:
- First Shift: 6AM-3:30PM
- Second Shift: 3PM-12:30AM
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills/Lathes
- Ability to check parts that are running according to the in-process inspection plan, including optical comparator, caliper, and micrometers
- Understand speeds and feeds
- Communicate with machine shop leadership when parts exhibit quality issues or concern
- Perform first article inspections
- Deburr all parts to ensure quality part
- Perform basic maintenance needs of the machine. Clean chips, fill coolant, add fluids, Clean machine.
- Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift.
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
- Ability to run up to 2 machines simultaneously
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
- Prolonged periods of standing, pushing/pulling, lifting, and operating machines
Pay Range:
- Machinist I: $23.00 - $32.00 / per hour
- Machinist II: $28.00 - $39.00 / per hour
- Machinist III: $35.00 - $44.00 / per hour
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
