Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Assemblies - 2nd shift

Vast • Long Beach, CA

6h • $21 - $50 • 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) Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Subassemblies, reporting to the Supervisor, Mechanical Sub-Assemblies, 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.
2nd Shift Hours: 2:00pm to 10:30pmPST

Requirements

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production.
• Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction/Development).
• Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions.
• Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be willing to travel if needed to support vehicle testing and integration (Mojave, Ohio, Florida).

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or equivalent work experience.
• FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license.
• Precision drilling experience (± .001).
• Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, medical device, or other high-reliability operating environments.
• Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble flight hardware using drilling, fastening, bonding, and other processes.
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers.
• Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and quality personnel to develop and document work instructions.
• Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Benefits

• 100% 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 & 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED