Orbital Tube Welder

Shift schedule

• First shift: 5:00am - 2:30pm
• Second shift: 2:00pm -10:30pm

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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

Additional Requirements

• 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

Pay Range

California $24—$58.20 USD

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

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: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

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.