Senior Tube Fabricator
Senior Tube Fabricator
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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 longterm stays in space without the adverse effects of zerogravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is allin 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 Senior Tube Fabricator reporting to the Senior Manager of Advanced Manufacturing to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificialgravity humanrated space stations. This will be a fulltime nonexempt position located in our Long Beach location.
In this role you will be responsible for operating bending machinery to shape metal tubing according to specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail excellent problemsolving skills and a passion for producing highquality work.
Responsibilities:
- Setup and operate bending machines to bend metal tubes according to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Inspect tubes for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Adjust machine settings to ensure accurate bending angles and dimensions.
- Perform routine maintenance on bending machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals and deadlines.
- Follow safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Remove burrs sharp edges and other imperfections from fabricated tubes using deburring tools or other finishing methods.
- Record production data materials used and any issues encountered during fabrication.
- Assembling tubes aligning parts and securing them in place.
- Prepare tubes for fabrication cutting them to specified lengths using saws shears or other cutting equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience operating tube bending machinery in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiar with mechanical hand tools scales calipers and protractors.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and quality orientation.
- Understand quality standards and specification including tight tolerances surface finishes and dimensional accuracy.
- Experience with Romer Arms to provide reports.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand for extended periods
Salary Range: California
$33 $45 USD
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
