Orbital Tube Welder

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>Vast is looking for an <strong>Orbital Tube Welder and Fabrication Technician (1st or 2nd)</strong>, reporting to the <strong>Manufacturing Manager, Tube</strong> <strong>Fabrication, </strong>to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. </p> <p>This will be a full-time, <strong>non-exempt</strong> position located in our <strong>Long Beach </strong>location</p> <p><strong>Shift schedule: </strong></p> <ul> <li>First shift: 5am - 2:30pm</li> <li>Second shift: 2pm -10:30pm </li> </ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Create and follow procedures to setup and operate the orbital welding system</li> <li>Work from blueprints and approved drawings</li> <li>Work alongside engineering to provide insight to process improvements </li> <li>Cut and prepare tubing and fittings used in the welding operation</li> <li>Perform setup and maintenance of the welding system</li> <li>Assist in training other teammates in orbital tube welding</li> <li>Work with final integration teams to weld on vehicle assembly</li> <li>Assemble and calibrate liquid controllers and systems as required</li> <li>Inspect all completed assemblies using borescope and other inspection tools</li> <li>Proofing assemblies per company standards </li> <li>Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for the welding system</li> <li>Maintain a clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” and general housekeeping standards </li> <li>Assist in facility needs</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ year of welding, machining or manufacturing experience OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&amp;P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Certification from a formal orbital weld training program</li> <li>3+ years of orbital welding experience</li> <li>Clean room experience </li> <li>Airframe and powerplant (A&amp;P) license</li> <li>TIG welding and clean room experience</li> <li>Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment</li> <li>Strong forklift experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted</li> <li>Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min</li> <li>Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces</li> <li>Able to work in small teams to ensure production needs are consistently met</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range: California</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$29</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$31 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div style="line-height: 1;"> </div> <div style="line-height: 1;"><strong>COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS</strong></div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> </div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> <div> <div data-qa="message_pane"> <div> <div id="message-list"> <div id="message-list"> <div data-qa="slack_kit_scrollbar"> <div> <div data-qa="slack_kit_list"> <div id="message-list_1770163429.476589" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1770163429.476589"> <div data-qa="message_container" data-qa-unprocessed="false" data-qa-placeholder="false" data-msg-ts="1770163429.476589" data-msg-channel-id="D1T52LDR4"> <div data-qa-hover="true"> <div> <div> <div> <div data-qa="message_content"> <div> <div data-qa="message-text"> <div data-qa="block-kit-renderer"> <div> <div> <div>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: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation 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, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee &amp; onsite barista, 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.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="message-list_bottomSpacer" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="bottomSpacer"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> <p><strong>U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS</strong></p> 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 <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62">22 C.F.R. § 120.62</a> 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.</div> <div style="line-height: 1;"> </div> <p style="line-height: 1;"><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <div style="line-height: 1;">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.</div></div>