Additive Manufacturing Technician
Quick Summary
Vast seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician in Long Beach to operate and maintain 3D metal printing equipment and support space station manufacturing.
Skills & Keywords
Responsibilities
- Setting up additive manufacturing print jobs, verifying machine settings against best practices, overseeing the print process and quality as the machine operates, recover build pauses if necessary
- Safely handling the metal powder before and after the build, includes sieving, loading, part de-powdering, measuring, and safe storage
- Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained work space
- Develop and implement process efficiency improvement projects
- Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
- Operate post processing equipment such as drills, handheld grinders and CNC machines as required
- Perform preventive routine maintenance on the machines and troubleshooting manufacturing hardware
- Support rapid iteration and development testing
- Document build, test, and maintenance activities
- Adhere to and help refine test processes, safety standards, and best practices
- Support other teams through cross-functional collaboration and training
Required Qualifications
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 BENEFITSBase 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 OPPORTUNITYVast 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.
- High school degree or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of manufacturing, or similar industry, experience
- Comfortable working with hand tools, basic measurement equipment, and following detailed procedures exactly and safely
- Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
Nice to Have
- 3+ years experience in additive manufacturing or similar environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list
- Experience working in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
- Experience driving engagement with others, taking initiative, and helping push the team to new levels
- Experience with metal powders
Shift
- Second Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm
Vast
Long Beach, CA
About Vast
Vast develops next-generation space stations and space infrastructure, including the Haven Station for continuous human presence in space and high-power satellite products.
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