Senior Welder and Fabrication Technician

Senior Welder and Fabrication TechnicianVast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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. 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 in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo. 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 required to manufacture and operate America's next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.Vast is looking for a Senior Welder - 2nd Shift reporting to the Shop Floor Supervisor - 2nd Shift, 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: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PMResponsibilities:Weld the Haven Structure for Human spaceflightOperate mechanized and robotic welding equipmentAbility to quickly fabricate, weld tooling to support Haven.Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformanceFit, form parts, and clean parts as required and setup welding equipment in preparation for weldingPerform Class A quality Aluminum weldDiagnose weld defects and suggest corrective actions, both in repair and process optimizationWork with Engineering to improve tools and problem solveMaterial handling of raw goods and finished weldmentsExperience with a wide variety of metal fabrication equipment such as vertical bandsaw, Sanding equipment, Capability to efficiently set up jig tablesMinimum Qualifications:5+ years of experience with Class A TIG5+ years of experience with fabrication, and forming experienceExperience reading engineering blueprintsAbility to follow written and verbal instructionFamiliar working with x-ray technicians and other NDT techniquesAutomated/robotic welding experience Preferred VPPAWPreferred Skills & Experience:Self-starter, highly motivated working in a fast-paced department5+ or more years with Class A aerospace weldingAdditional Requirements:Ability to travel up to 10% of the timeWillingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestonesAbility to lift up to 50 lbs unassistedPay Range: California$45.10 - $64.02 USDCOMPENSATION 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.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.