Machine Shop Technician I

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 Demos 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 worlds 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 aMachine Shop Technician II reporting to the Supervisor CNC Machinist to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

This will be a full-time (exempt/non-exempt) position located in ourLong Beachlocation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with shop duties as required daily to support seamless operations
• Assist with cutting materials and moving across multiple cells
• Maintain cleanliness organization and safety standards in the shop
• Perform routine maintenance inspections and repairs on various shop equipment including CNC to ensure optimal operation uptime and safety compliance
• Use various mechanical tools and equipment confidently and independently without instruction
• Operate and maintain forklifts and other shop vehicles or mobile equipment safely and in compliance with training and certification requirements
• Monitor manage and source inventory levels for tools parts and general shop supplies to prevent shortages and reduce downtime
• Identify opportunities to improve shop processes and workflows and implement solutions aligned with lean manufacturing 5S and other continuous improvement principles
• Operate and maintain Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) ensuring all work orders preventive maintenance schedules and equipment histories are accurately logged and up to date
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 1 years experience in maintenance hardware assembly and/or testing in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Experience in the aerospace industry aviation military or other high-reliability operating environments
• Skill in operating and manipulating machinery and various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced challenging work environment
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
• Experience with forklifts cranes and heavy equipment

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to stand for extended periods up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY