Materials Technician Soft Goods
Materials Technician Soft Goods
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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 Soft Goods Technician reporting to Manager Materials & Processes to support the development of the crew equipment bags and habitable interior surfaces 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.
Responsibilities:
- Develop patterns for use in interior soft goods and cut them on industrial fabric cutters.
- Sew crew equipment bags and Asurface closeout fabric from cut pieces to completion on industrial sewing machines including incorporation of labels zippers tabs tangs and other closure and affixment methods.
- Maintain and adjust machine settings for optimal sewn product quality.
- Inspect test and repair soft goods fabrication equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- 5 years of professional sewing experience in industrial apparel and accessories manufacturing aerospace soft goods or theater/costume manufacturing.
- Able to stand for extended periods and work with a variety of chemicals.
- Able to bend kneel balance climb stoop and crouch on a regular basis to adjust settings on machinery and move materials and tools as needed.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience working with technical fabrics and various types of bonding methodologies. Beta Cloth leather Ultraleather natural fabrics.
- Experience in seam sealing using an industrial hot air sealing machine.
- Experience in working to aerospace manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
- A thorough understanding of inspection requirements safety protocols and soft goods repair and maintenance processes.
Pay Range:
- Materials Technician II: $19.00 $27.00
- Materials Technician III: $27.00 $40.00
Salary Range: California
$19 $40 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:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
