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Senior Welder and Fabrication Technician
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Vast . 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 has an opening for two
Senior Welder and Fabrication Technician , one opening on first shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM) and one opening on second shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM), reporting to the Shop Floor Supervisor, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in Long Beach. Shift details : First shift 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Second shift 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Weld Haven primary structure for human spaceflight. Operate mechanized and robotic welding equipment. Fabricate and weld tooling quickly and accurately. Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance. Fit and form parts, clean as required, and set up welding equipment in preparation for welding. Perform Class A-quality aluminum welds. Diagnose weld defects and suggest corrective actions, including repair and process optimization. Collaborate with engineering to improve tools and solve problems. Handle raw materials and finished weldments. Experience with a wide variety of metal fabrication equipment (e.g., vertical bandsaws, sanding equipment) with the capability to efficiently set up jig tables. Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience with Class A TIG. 5+ years of experience with fabrication and forming. High level of expertise in aluminum welding and ability to pass Vast 3G/2G weld certification test. Preferred Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience with Class A aerospace welding. Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced department. Experience reading engineering blueprints. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Familiar with working alongside X-ray technicians and other NDT techniques. Automated/robotic welding experience preferred; VPPAW experience is a plus. Additional Requirements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted. Salary Range : California — $36–$50 USD Compensation And Benefits Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of benefits, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan, wellness perks, and other discounts. Vast also provides meals and snacks, with free meals on site and lunch subsidies where applicable. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or be otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin or any other legally protected status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Join to apply for the
Senior Welder and Fabrication Technician
role at
Vast . 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 has an opening for two
Senior Welder and Fabrication Technician , one opening on first shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM) and one opening on second shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM), reporting to the Shop Floor Supervisor, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in Long Beach. Shift details : First shift 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Second shift 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Weld Haven primary structure for human spaceflight. Operate mechanized and robotic welding equipment. Fabricate and weld tooling quickly and accurately. Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance. Fit and form parts, clean as required, and set up welding equipment in preparation for welding. Perform Class A-quality aluminum welds. Diagnose weld defects and suggest corrective actions, including repair and process optimization. Collaborate with engineering to improve tools and solve problems. Handle raw materials and finished weldments. Experience with a wide variety of metal fabrication equipment (e.g., vertical bandsaws, sanding equipment) with the capability to efficiently set up jig tables. Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience with Class A TIG. 5+ years of experience with fabrication and forming. High level of expertise in aluminum welding and ability to pass Vast 3G/2G weld certification test. Preferred Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience with Class A aerospace welding. Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced department. Experience reading engineering blueprints. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Familiar with working alongside X-ray technicians and other NDT techniques. Automated/robotic welding experience preferred; VPPAW experience is a plus. Additional Requirements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted. Salary Range : California — $36–$50 USD Compensation And Benefits Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of benefits, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan, wellness perks, and other discounts. Vast also provides meals and snacks, with free meals on site and lunch subsidies where applicable. U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or be otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin or any other legally protected status. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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