CNC Machinist - 2nd shift (Temporary)

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

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Shift hours:

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

Set up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills/Lathes

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

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

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

5+ years of CNC machining experience

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

High school diploma or equivalent work experience

Strong Mechanical aptitude

Ability to deburr all parts to ensure quality parts

Working knowledge of Additive Manufactured Parts

Machinist I: $23.00 - $32.00

Machinist II: $29.00 - $41.00

Machinist III: $35.00 - $49.00

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, 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.

S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

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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