CNC Machinist

About the role

Vast is looking for a CNC Mill Machinist on our Second Shift, reporting to the Supervisor of Machining, to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in Long Beach, California. As a machinist, you will manufacture hardware from billet material and additively manufactured hardware utilizing state-of-the-art CNC machinery.

Schedule

Second Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills/Lathes
• Read and interpret setup sheets and tool lists
• Check parts that are running according to the in-process inspection plan, including optical comparator, caliper, and micrometers
• Understand speeds and feeds
• Communicate with machine shop leadership when parts exhibit quality issues or concern
• Perform first article inspections
• Deburr all parts to ensure quality
• Able to read and interpret aerospace drawings
• Perform basic maintenance needs of the machine: clean chips, fill coolant, add fluids, clean machine
• Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift

Requirements

• 2+ years of CNC machining experience

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 5+ years working with CNC machines with HAAS and Fanuc controls
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Working knowledge of G code
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to deburr all parts to ensure quality
• Strong oral and written communication
• College or Trade school certificate
• Working knowledge of Additive Manufactured Parts
• Multi-axis Mill, Lathe, Mill-Turn and Turn-Mill knowledge
• Ability to run up to 2 machines simultaneously

Pay

California pay range: $23—$49 USD per hour. Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.

Benefits

• Company equity
• 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

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.