Soft Goods Technician

Vast•Long Beach, CA

2d•$18 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Vast is seeking a Soft Goods Technician to support development of crew equipment bags and habitable interior surfaces for artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations. The role reports to the Manager of Soft Goods Manufacturing and involves fabricating, inspecting, repairing, and adjusting soft goods products and fabrication equipment. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Long Beach, California.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year of soft goods fabrication experience.
At least 1 year of experience using patterns to create soft goods products and following detailed work instructions.
Ability to bend, kneel, balance, climb, stoop, and crouch regularly to adjust machinery settings and move materials and tools as needed.
Fluency using computers and basic software.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of soft goods fabrication experience in industrial apparel and accessories manufacturing, aerospace soft goods, or upholstery.
Experience with various soft goods attachment methods and technical textiles, including Beta Cloth, leather, Ultraleather, synthetic and natural fabrics, and multi-layer insulation (MLI).
Experience creating soft goods patterns.
Experience working to detailed manufacturing specifications and aerospace quality standards.
Thorough understanding of inspection requirements, safety protocols, and repair and maintenance processes for soft goods and fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

Sew multilayer cargo and crew equipment bags and other soft goods products for human spaceflight, from cut pieces through completion, using industrial sewing machines and incorporating labels, zippers, tabs, and other closure and attachment methods.
Use patterns to create complex soft goods products.
Use various soft goods cutting mechanisms and techniques.
Inspect, repair, and adjust soft goods products and fabrication equipment to ensure quality.
Maintain clean shared workspaces and follow 5S principles for development and production work.
Work collaboratively in a close-knit team environment.

Benefits

Company equity.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Paid time off, including vacation; non-exempt employees may receive up to 10+ vacation days, 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.
Complimentary snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.