Orbital Tube Welder

Vast•Long Beach, CA

5d•$24 - $38•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 an Orbital Tube Welder , reporting to the Manager of Tube Fabrication, 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. Shift schedule: First shift: 5am - 2:30pm Second shift: 2pm -10:30pm

Requirements

1+ year of welding, machining or manufacturing experience OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics
Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
Able to work in small teams to ensure production needs are consistently me

Nice To Haves

Certification from a formal orbital weld training program
3+ years of orbital welding experience
Clean room experience
Airframe and powerplant (A&P) license
TIG welding and clean room experience
Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment
Strong forklift experience

Responsibilities

Create and follow procedures to setup and operate the orbital welding system
Work from blueprints and approved drawings
Work alongside engineering to provide insight to process improvements
Cut and prepare tubing and fittings used in the welding operation
Perform setup and maintenance of the welding system
Assist in training other teammates in orbital tube welding
Work with final integration teams to weld on vehicle assembly
Assemble and calibrate liquid controllers and systems as required
Inspect all completed assemblies using borescope and other inspection tools
Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for the welding system
Maintain a clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” and general housekeeping standards
Assist in facility needs

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.

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