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CNC Programmer

Vast

Vast

Long Beach, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

Vast was founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.

Vast is looking for a CNC Programmer, reporting to the Manager of Programming, 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 location. In this role, you will create programs, set up sheets, and simulation files to support the machine shop in the manufacture and development of our in-house hardware.

Shift hours:

  • First Shift: 6AM-3:30PM
  • Second Shift: 3PM-12:30AM

Responsibilities:

  • Program complex parts for our mills and/or lathes
  • Proficiency in Hypermill and/or Esprit
  • Work with tooling suppliers to determine the best tools for the job
  • Understand how to ramp parts from development to production
  • Reduce machine time per part when possible
  • Increase overall efficiency of machining operations
  • Procure tooling necessary for jobs
  • Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift
  • Support and foster a strong team environment

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of CNC machining experience and 5+ years of programming experience
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Working knowledge of GD&T
  • Familiarity with inspection tools
  • Understanding of CAD and CAM software
  • Understanding of feeds and speeds
  • Knowledge of G-Code
  • Strong Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to ensure quality parts are produced from programs being created/proved out
  • Strong oral and written communication
  • College or Trade school certificate
  • Working knowledge of Additive Manufactured Parts
  • Multi-axis Mill, Lathe, Mill-Turn and Turn-Mill knowledge

Pay Range:

  • Programmer L1: $28.00 - $39.00
  • Programmer L2: $35.00 - $44.00
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
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.