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 August 2025. 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 Senior Manager of Advance 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
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
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1+ year of welding, machining or manufacturing experience OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics
- Ability to operate forklift to assist in facility daily operations
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 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
Additional Requirements:
- 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 met
Pay Range:
- Orbital Tube Welder I: $24.00 - $29.00
- Orbital Tube Welder II: $27.00 - $34.00
- Orbital Tube Welder III: $31.00 - $38.00
Salary Range: California
$24—$38 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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What We Do
Vast is developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system.
Vast’s mission is to enable large populations of humans to live and work in space, permanently.
Our solar system has the resources and room for humanity to thrive and expand without destroying Earth’s biosphere. Unlocking these resources requires in-space infrastructure and industry at an unprecedented scale.
We are building a world-class team to engineer the human experience in space.
Why Work With Us
We're developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system in order to enable large populations to live and work in space. Not only is what we're working on groundbreaking, but the team prides itself on living by our values of respect, curiosity, action, and excellence making it a lot more fun to achieve our goal.
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