Senior CNC Press Brake and Roller Operator

Vast•Long Beach, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. 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 for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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(n) CNC Press Brake and Roller Operator, reporting to the Production Manager, 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

2+ years in a manufacturing environment
2+ years operating a CNC Press brake
2+ years rolling form parts

Nice To Haves

Ability to roll or bump-form high strength aerospace steel and aluminum panels into cylinder and conic sections with tight tolerances
Ability to form high strength alloys
5+ years forming experience (any industry)
Ability to read and interpret sheet metal drawings and work instructions
Experience with thick stock (up to 1”) and machined panel forming

Responsibilities

Responsible for safe operating the brake press, shear, fit-up and roller operations including high end aerospace aluminum and steels
Responsible for proper setup and programing of machine and verification of dies prior to forming
Giving feedback on formability to engineering for design improvement
Training other technicians on rolling, brake press techniques as needed
Maintains clean working environment and follows instructions

Benefits

company equity
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
generous paid time off
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
snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
lunch subsidized