Orbital Tube Welder & Fabrication Tech for Space Stations

Vast

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 80,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) retirement plan
Equity opportunity
Free meals

Job summary

Vast is seeking an Orbital Tube Welder and Fabrication Technician in Long Beach, CA to support the design and build of space station components. This is a full-time, non-exempt role reporting to Manufacturing Supervisor, Tube Fabrication.

The position offers two shifts (5:00am-2:30pm or 2:00pm-10:30pm) and requires 3+ years of welding/manufacturing experience or a relevant trade certificate. Expect to work with aerospace weld processes and heavy tubing assembly.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years welding, machining or manufacturing experience OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics.

Responsibilities

  • Create and follow procedures to setup and operate the orbital welding system.
  • Work from blueprints and approved drawings.
  • Work alongside engineering to provide insight to process improvements.
  • Cut and prepare tubing and fittings used in the welding operation.
  • Perform setup and maintenance of the welding system.
  • Assist in training other teammates in orbital tube welding.
  • Work with final integration teams to weld on vehicle assembly.
  • Assemble and calibrate liquid controllers and systems as required.
  • Inspect all completed assemblies using borescope and other inspection tools.
  • Proofing assemblies per company standards.
  • Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for the welding system.
  • Maintain a clean work area, practicing “clean as you go” and general housekeeping standards.
  • Assist in facility needs.

Skills

orbital welding
welding
machining
A&P
electronics
clean room
forklift

Education

Trade skills certificate (A&P/manufacturing/welding/electronics)

Tools

Orbital welding system
Welding equipment

Job description

Vast is seeking an Orbital Tube Welder and Fabrication Technician in Long Beach, CA to support the design and build of space station components. This is a full-time, non-exempt role reporting to Manufacturing Supervisor, Tube Fabrication.

The position offers two shifts (5:00am-2:30pm or 2:00pm-10:30pm) and requires 3+ years of welding/manufacturing experience or a relevant trade certificate. Expect to work with aerospace weld processes and heavy tubing assembly.

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