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 May 2026. 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 has multiple CNC Machinist openings available on second shift, 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 stock and additively produced parts using state‑of‑the‑art CNC machinery. The ideal candidate can set up, operate, and troubleshoot the equipment, and is comfortable reading blueprints, interpreting GD&T, and referencing dimensions to datums.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. Currently hiring CNC Machinist with exceptional mills experience and multiple machinists specifically with gantry experience.
Shift Hours
- Second Shift: 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM
- Second shift differential 10%
Essential Duties & 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 (metal 3D) 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 Ranges
- CNC Machinist I: $23.00 - $32.00
- CNC Machinist II: $28.00 - $39.00
- CNC Machinist III: $35.00 - $44.00
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
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Vast Long Beach, California, USA Office
2851 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90755
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