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Vast · 1 month ago

Orbital Tube Welder

Long Beach, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24/hr - $38/hr

1+ years exp

Vast is dedicated to advancing space exploration and is seeking an Orbital Tube Welder to support the development of artificial gravity space stations. The role involves operating welding systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring quality through inspection and maintenance tasks.

Defense & Space

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

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

Qualification

Orbital weldingTIG weldingClean room experienceWelding certificationA&P licenseForklift operationManufacturing experienceTeam collaboration

Required

1+ year of welding, machining or manufacturing experience OR certificate from an accredited trade skills program in A&P, manufacturing, welding, and/or electronics

Able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min

Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces

Able to work in small teams to ensure production needs are consistently met

Preferred

Certification from a formal orbital weld training program

3+ years of orbital welding experience

Clean room experience

Airframe and powerplant (A&P) license

TIG welding and clean room experience

Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment

Strong forklift experience

Benefits

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

One Medical membership

ClassPass credits

Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health

Other discounts and perks

Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge

Lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees

Company

Vast

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure 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.

Founded in 2021

Long Beach, California, US

501-1000 employees