Senior CNC Press Brake and Roller Operator

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 a(n) CNC Press Brake and Roller Operator reporting to the Production Manager 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-timenon-exemptposition located in ourLong Beach location.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safe operating the brake press shear fit-up and roller operations including high end aerospace aluminum and steels
• Responsible for proper setup and programing of machine and verification of dies prior to forming
• Giving feedback on formability to engineering for design improvement
• Training other technicians on rolling brake press techniques as needed
• Maintains clean working environment and follows instructions

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years in a manufacturing environment
• 2 years operating a CNC Press brake
• 2 years rolling form parts

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Ability to roll or bump-form high strength aerospace steel and aluminum panels into cylinder and conic sections with tight tolerances
• Ability to form high strength alloys
• 5 years forming experience (any industry)
• Ability to read and interpret sheet metal drawings and work instructions
• Experience with thick stock (up to 1) and machined panel forming

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
• Prolonged periods of standing pushing/pulling lifting and operating press

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY