Supervisor, Primary Structures Fabrication
Supervisor, Primary Structures Fabrication
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$ 84400 - 118000
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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 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 worlds 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 you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for aSupervisor Primary Structures Fabrication reporting to theProduction Manager Primary Structures Fabricationto lead and support the fabrication of critical subsystems that will be required to fly artificial-gravity human-rated space stations
This will be a full-timeexempt position located in our Long Beachlocation.
Responsibilities:
- Organize coordinate prioritize and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments in a fast paced environment for a medium-size technician team.
- Enforce safety policies and create a safety first mindset on the production floor.
- Ensure that welders and shop floor personnel are properly trained in the correct techniques procedures and use of equipment.
- Support team members in daily tasks across a range of fabrication techniques and production lines including welding fitting & fabrication forming blending & machining.
- Work with engineering and leadership to develop and implement process improvements for recurring work and processes for first time build.
- Maintain and purchase new equipment & tooling in order to reduce production downtime and meet manufacturing and development timelines.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions in support of above activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
- Knowledge on Metal Fabrication & Fit-Up
- Knowledge of with one or more of the following welding processes: gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) variable polarity plasma arc welding (VP-PAW) friction stir weld (FSW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in a professional environment.
- 3 years of experience in a direct leadership role
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in high-reliability manufacturing sectors such as aerospace power and gas military or similar industries.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment leading and motivating personnel.
- Proficient in operating forklifts cranes aerial platforms and other industrial equipment.
- Experience managing a team of 10 employees and balancing multiple projects in a dynamic rapidly changing environment.
- Knowledge of fabrication of large structures.
- Knowledge of AWS D17.1 and D17.3 standards with specific experience in aerospace aluminum welding.
- Experience with metal forming techniques.
- Knowledge of Non-Destructive evaluation processes & techniques.
- Experienced with machinery and hand tools including drilling forming and machining.
- Familiar with the fabrication of large structures and familiar with fabrication techniques and best practices.
- Rigging experience such as overhead crane.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Salary Range: California
$84400 - $118000 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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
