Senior Welder
Vast, Long Beach, CA, United States
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations 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. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. 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, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. 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.
Job Title: Senior Welder – reporting to the Shop Floor Supervisor.
Location: Long Beach, California. This is a
full‑time ,
non‑exempt
position. 2nd Shift hours: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Responsibilities
Weld the Haven Structure for human spaceflight.
Operate mechanized and robotic welding equipment.
Fabricate and weld tooling to support Haven, enabling quick production.
Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance.
Fit, form parts, clean parts as required and set up welding equipment.
Perform Class A quality aluminum welds.
Diagnose weld defects and suggest corrective actions, including repair and process optimization.
Work with engineering to improve tools and problem‑solve.
Handle raw goods and finished weldments.
Use a wide variety of metal fabrication equipment such as vertical bandsaw, sanding equipment, and set up jig tables efficiently.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience with Class A TIG welding.
5+ years of fabrication and forming experience.
Experience reading engineering blueprints.
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
Familiarity working with x‑ray technicians and other NDT techniques.
Automated/robotic welding experience (preferred – VPPAW).
Preferred skills and experience: self‑starter, highly motivated in a fast‑paced department; 5+ years with Class A aerospace welding.
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.
Pay Range (California): $40 – $57 USD.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary varies based on knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Full‑time employees also receive company equity and a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and additional discounts and perks. Food perks include snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals free of charge, with lunch subsidized.
U.S. Export Control Compliance Status
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. Eligible persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees with such status granted.
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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Job Title: Senior Welder – reporting to the Shop Floor Supervisor.
Location: Long Beach, California. This is a
full‑time ,
non‑exempt
position. 2nd Shift hours: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Responsibilities
Weld the Haven Structure for human spaceflight.
Operate mechanized and robotic welding equipment.
Fabricate and weld tooling to support Haven, enabling quick production.
Inspect fabricated parts for geometry acceptance and weld conformance.
Fit, form parts, clean parts as required and set up welding equipment.
Perform Class A quality aluminum welds.
Diagnose weld defects and suggest corrective actions, including repair and process optimization.
Work with engineering to improve tools and problem‑solve.
Handle raw goods and finished weldments.
Use a wide variety of metal fabrication equipment such as vertical bandsaw, sanding equipment, and set up jig tables efficiently.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience with Class A TIG welding.
5+ years of fabrication and forming experience.
Experience reading engineering blueprints.
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
Familiarity working with x‑ray technicians and other NDT techniques.
Automated/robotic welding experience (preferred – VPPAW).
Preferred skills and experience: self‑starter, highly motivated in a fast‑paced department; 5+ years with Class A aerospace welding.
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.
Pay Range (California): $40 – $57 USD.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary varies based on knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Full‑time employees also receive company equity and a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and additional discounts and perks. Food perks include snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals free of charge, with lunch subsidized.
U.S. Export Control Compliance Status
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls and must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. Eligible persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, as well as asylees and refugees with such status granted.
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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