Deburr Technician Long Beach, California, United States

Vast Space Llc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

ClassPass credits

Onsite meals / snacks

Job summary

Vast, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Deburr Technician to support the Haven Station project. 2nd shift, 2pm–10:30pm, full-time, non-exempt. Requires 1+ year in production and the ability to lift 25 lbs. Must work weekends/overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, finishing machined parts, polishing surfaces, and operating finishing equipment. Competitive pay in California, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent; 1+ year in a production environment.
• Experience in deburring with manual and automated equipment.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings to maintain part specifications.
• Smooth and finish machined components without altering tolerances.
• Polish surfaces; don’t change tolerances.
• Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler with set recipes.
• Meet productivity and production goals.
• Keep a tidy and efficient work area.
• Notify management if production is hindered.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements.
• Hand tapping and inserting fasteners.
• Assist adjacent processes like marking and cleaning.

Skills

Deburring

Machine shop

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Profilometers

Borescopes

Job description

Vast 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 Deburr Technician reporting to the Supervisor, Machine Shop, 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 (Gardenia Avenue) location.

2nd Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings to maintain part specifications
• Smooth and process machined components after machining
• Polish surface finishes without altering precise tolerances
• Operate a mass finishing barrel tumbler using specified recipes for specific parts and materials
• Meet productivity expectations and production goals
• Maintain a tidy and efficient work environment
• Ensure a constant flow of products and promptly notify management when production is hindered
• Continuously contribute ideas for process improvements
• Hand tapping and installing inserts
• Support adjacent processes including, but not limited to part marking and rough clean

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent years of work experience
• 1+ years of professional experience in a production environment or factory

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in deburring, utilizing various techniques and both manual and automated equipment
• Experience working in a machine shop
• Familiarity with basic blueprint reading
• Proficiency in using various measuring instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, profilometers, and borescopes
• Must be available to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends, as needed
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance, perform repetitive movements, bend or twist, use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and be exposed to sounds, noise levels, and typical shop chemicals (coolant, solvents, cleaners) that may be distracting

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Willingness to share knowledge and train others on core processes and procedures

Pay Range: California

$19 - $43 USD

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 BENEFITS

• medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• generous paid time off
• up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff
• 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
• other discounts and perks
• exceptional food perks
• snacks
• drip coffee & onsite barista
• cold drinks
• dinner meals remaining free of charge
• lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

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.

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As set forth in Vast’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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