Long Beach, California, United States
Full Time
4 hours ago
Job description
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. 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 CCNC Press Brake and Roller Operator, reporting to the Production Manager, Primary Structures Fabrication 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.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for safe operating the brake press, shear, fit-up and roller operations including high end aerospace aluminum and steels
- Responsible for proper setup and programing of machine and verification of dies prior to forming
- Giving feedback on formability to engineering for design improvement
- Training other technicians on rolling, brake press techniques as needed
- Maintains clean working environment and follows instructions
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
- 2+ years operating a CNC Press brake
- 2+ years rolling form parts
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Ability to roll or bump-form high strength aerospace steel and aluminum panels into cylinder and conic sections with tight tolerances
- Ability to form high strength alloys.
- 5+ years forming experience (any industry)
- Ability to read and interpret sheet metal drawings and work instructions
- Experience with thick stock (up to 1”) and machined panel forming
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
- Prolonged periods of standing, pushing/pulling, lifting, and operating press
Pay Range:
- CNC Press Brake and Roller Operator I: $21.00 - $30.00
- CNC Press Brake and Roller Operator II: $28.00 - $38.00
- CNC Press Brake and Roller Operator III: $33.00 - $45.00
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
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