Shop Floor Supervisor

Vast is looking for a Shop Floor Supervisor for Structures Fabrication, reporting to the Manager, Structures Manufacturing Engineering, to support the production of subsystems that will be required to fly artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.

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

Responsibilities: 

• Organize, coordinate, prioritize, and communicate day-to-day development and manufacturing work assignments in a fast paced environment for a medium-size technician team.
• Enforce safety policies and create a safety first mindset on the production floor.
• Ensure that welders and shop floor personnel are properly trained in the correct techniques, procedures, and use of equipment.  
• Support team members in daily tasks across a range of fabrication techniques and production lines, including welding, fitting & fabrication, forming, blending, & machining. 
• Work with engineering and leadership to develop and implement process improvements for recurring work and processes for first time build.  
• Maintain and purchase new equipment & tooling in order to reduce production downtime and meet manufacturing and development timelines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions in support of above activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Knowledge of with one or more of the following welding processes: gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), variable polarity plasma arc welding (VP-PAW), friction stir weld (FSW),  and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in a professional environment.
• 3+ years of experience in a direct leadership role.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in high-reliability manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, power and gas, military, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, leading and motivating personnel.
• Proficient in operating forklifts, cranes, aerial platforms, and other industrial equipment.
• Experience managing a team of 10+ employees and balancing multiple projects in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of  fabrication of large structures.
• Knowledge of AWS D17.1 and D17.3 standards, with specific experience in aerospace aluminum welding.
• Experience with metal forming techniques.
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive evaluation processes & techniques.
• Experienced with machinery and hand tools, including drilling, forming, and machining.
• Familiar with  the fabrication of large structures and familiar with fabrication techniques and best practices.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.