CNC Machinist

Vast
Long Beach, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with multi-axis CNC machinery and aerospace manufacturing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on CNC machining experience and a background in aerospace manufacturing
    — “support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple machines and interpret complex aerospace drawings
    — “Ability to run up to 2 machines simultaneously”
  • Professionals with a mechanical aptitude and attention to detail in quality assurance
    — “Ability to check parts that are running according to the in-process inspection plan, including optical comparator, caliper, and micrometers”

Things to consider

  • Second shift hours may require adjusting to non-traditional work schedules
    — “Second Shift: 2:30PM-10:00PM”
  • The role involves a significant level of responsibility for part quality and machine maintenance
    — “Communicate with machine shop leadership when parts exhibit quality issues or concern”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with HAAS and Fanuc controls in your resume and interviews
    — “5+ years working with CNC machines with HAAS and Fanuc controls”
  • Showcase your ability to handle multiple machines at once and coordinate with shifts
    — “Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift”
  • Emphasize your understanding of GD&T and G code in your application materials
    — “Working knowledge of GD&T”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with additive manufacturing processes and their integration
    — “Working knowledge of Additive Manufactured Parts”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • manufacturing hardware from billet material
  • addingitively manufactured hardware
  • operating multi-axis CNC Mills/Lathes
  • checking parts according to in-process inspection plans
  • performing first article inspections
Typical background
2+ years of CNC machining experiencehigh school diploma or equivalent work experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Setting Up And Operating CNC Mills/lathesReading And Interpreting Setup Sheets And Tool ListsChecking Parts According To In-process Inspection PlansUnderstanding Speeds And FeedsCommunicating With Machine Shop LeadershipPerforming First Article InspectionsDeburring PartsReading And Interpreting Aerospace DrawingsPerforming Basic Machine Maintenance

Preferred

Working With CNC Machines With HAAS And Fanuc ControlsWorking Knowledge Of GD&TWorking Knowledge Of G CodeAbility To Run Up To 2 Machines Simultaneously

Stack & domain

CNC MachiningHAAS ControlsFanuc ControlsGD&TG CodeAdditive Manufactured PartsMulti-axis MillLatheMill-turnTurn-millCommunicationTeamworkManufacturingAerospace

About the role

Original posting from Vast via Greenhouse

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and capital-efficient approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to support a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and supporting a growing space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to design, build, and operate its own spacecraft in orbit. Next, Haven-1 is targeted to become the world’s first commercial space station, with launch anticipated in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced two new offerings leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo: Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line; and Vast Lunar Systems, power, communications, and habitats for the Moon.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities capable of manufacturing America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for Mars, dedicated modules for government partners, and other crewed systems designed to unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for a CNC Mill Machinist on our Second Shift, reporting to the Supervisor of Machining, 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.  

As a machinist, you will manufacture hardware from billet material and additively manufactured hardware utilizing state of the art CNC machinery.

Shift hours:

Second Shift: 2:30PM-10:00PM

Responsibilities: 

Set up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills/Lathes

Read and interpret setup sheets and tool lists

Ability to check parts that are running according to the in-process inspection plan, including optical comparator, caliper, and micrometers

Understand speeds and feeds

Communicate with machine shop leadership when parts exhibit quality issues or concern

Perform first article inspections

Deburr all parts to ensure quality part

Able to read and intercept aerospace drawings

Perform basic maintenance needs of the machine. Clean chips, fill coolant, add fluids, Clean machine

Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years of CNC machining experience

Preferred Skills & Experience:

5+ years working with CNC machines with HAAS and Fanuc controls

High school diploma or equivalent work experience 

Working knowledge of GD&T

Working knowledge of G code

Strong Mechanical aptitude

Ability to deburr all parts to ensure quality parts

Strong oral and written communication

College or Trade school certificate

Working knowledge of Additive Manufactured Parts

Multi-axis Mill, Lathe, Mill-Turn and Turn-Mill knowledge

Ability to run up to 2 machines simultaneously

Pay Range: California$23.22—$56.97 USD

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

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: 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.

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.

Source: Vast careers (Greenhouse)

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