Post Processing Technician

Vast • Long Beach, CA

5d • $21 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Vast is seeking a Post Processing Technician to support development of systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations. Reporting to the Supervisor, Clean Line, this full-time, non-exempt position is based in Long Beach, California. The technician will work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, supporting precision cleaning and chemical processing across Vast programs.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of experience working in a Precision Clean Line.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience performing the Cleanness Verification Process.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting design drawings.
• Knowledge of handling lifting equipment, preferably a jib crane.
• Knowledge of nitric and citric passivation, cleaning, and anodizing.
• Experience working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Experience documenting work in official records or work reports.
• Demonstrated ability and eagerness to work as a member of small teams to accomplish tasks safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and careful work practices around industrial hazards.
• Computer literacy, ability to follow instructions, and ability to record day-to-day activities.
• Knowledge of automatic particle machines and various types of borescopes.
• Comfort working in a high-stress environment while balancing several projects and adjusting to abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample collection, including particle and NVR sampling.
• Handle solvents and other chemicals.
• Maintain lot-number traceability and serialization of parts.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory consumables.
• Perform Class 1–5 precision cleaning in support of Vast programs.
• Work in pre-clean and cleanroom environments according to proper protocols.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness.
• Analyze and implement projects to improve the work center.
• Provide technical support for chemical processing within Vast.
• Ensure processes are available; monitor processing and laboratory equipment condition and replacement needs; track parameters to protect hardware, operators, and products; keep documentation current; and coordinate with EH&S.
• Manage chemical inventory for the production line and chemical laboratory.
• Perform chemical additions and adjust process chemistry based on analytical data and trends.
• Solve and troubleshoot chemical-processing difficulties.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Use a jib crane to move heavy parts between locations.
• Use multiple machines to perform laser part marking.

Benefits

• Company equity for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off, including vacation of 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.
• Free snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed