Deburr Technician

Vast • Long Beach, CA

1d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

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 world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. 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 Deburr Technician , reporting to the Senior Manager of Advanced Manufacturing, 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 , non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent years of work experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in a production environment or factory.
• Must be available to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance, perform repetitive movements, bend or twist, use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and be exposed to sounds, noise levels, and typical shop chemicals (coolant, solvents, cleaners) that may be distracting.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in deburring, utilizing various techniques and both manual and automated equipment.
• Experience working in a machine shop.
• Familiarity with basic blueprint reading.
• Proficiency in using various measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings to maintain part specifications.
• Smooth and process machined components after machining.
• Polish surface finishes without altering precise tolerances.
• Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using specified recipes for specific parts and materials.
• Meet productivity expectations and production goals.
• Maintain a tidy and efficient work environment.
• Ensure a constant flow of products and promptly notify management when production is hindered.
• Continuously contribute ideas for process improvements.
• Hand tapping and installing inserts.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
• We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees