CNC Machinist

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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 Mill Machinist on our Second Shift, reporting to the Supervisor of Machining, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of 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:

• Second Shift: 3:30PM-2:00AM PST

Responsibilities: 

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills/Lathes
• Read and interpret setup sheets and tool lists
• 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
• Able to read and intercept aerospace drawings
• 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

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years working with CNC machines with HAAS and Fanuc controls
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience 
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• 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

Pay Range: 

• Machinist I: $23.00 - $32.00
• Machinist II: $29.00 - $41.00
• Machinist III: $35.00 - $49.00

Pay Range: California$23—$49 USDCOMPENSATION 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, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.  

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.