Additive Manufacturing Technician

About the Role

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. As an Additive Manufacturing Technician, you will support the development of systems required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. You will operate and maintain additive manufacturing equipment, perform part post-processing, and ensure quality control.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in Long Beach.

Responsibilities

• Set up additive manufacturing print jobs, verify machine settings against best practices, oversee the print process and quality, and recover build pauses if necessary.
• Safely handle metal powder before and after the build, including sieving, loading, part de-powdering, measuring, and safe storage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained workspace.
• Develop and implement process efficiency improvement projects.
• Independently perform verifications and document results clearly, precisely, and completely.
• Operate post-processing equipment such as drills, handheld grinders, and CNC machines as required.
• Perform preventive routine maintenance on machines and troubleshoot manufacturing hardware.
• Support rapid iteration and development testing.
• Document build, test, and maintenance activities.
• Adhere to and help refine test processes, safety standards, and best practices.
• Support other teams through cross-functional collaboration and training.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of manufacturing or similar industry experience.
• Comfortable working with hand tools, basic measurement equipment, and following detailed procedures safely.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in additive manufacturing or a similar environment (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings, controlled documentation, and processes such as assembly procedures, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Experience working in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Experience driving engagement with others, taking initiative, and helping push the team to new levels.
• Experience with metal powders (preferred).

Schedule

Second Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Pay

Pay Range: $23—$58 USD per hour (California). Base salary varies depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

Benefits

• Company equity for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off: up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff, with the ability to cash out unused vacation annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• ClassPass credits.
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
• Other discounts and perks.
• Exceptional food perks: free snacks, drip coffee, onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.