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 August 2025. 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 is looking for a Precision Cleaning Technician, reporting to the Fabrication 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 will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Hawthorne location. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment where quick communication and effective execution are key.
This position is for our 2nd shift schedule, which operates from 2pm-10:30pm.
Responsibilities
- Perform sample collection.
- Handle solvents and other chemicals.
- Maintain lot number traceability and serialization of parts.
- Maintain Inventory of lab consumables.
- Perform chemical processing/metal finishing using all applicable methods.
- Precision cleaning to IEST-STD-CC1246 standard.
- Work in pre-clean and cleanroom environments according to proper protocols.
- Particle count and NVR for entire cleanrooms.
- Maintain cleanliness of lab.
- Analyze and implement projects to improve the work center.
- Provide technical support of chemical processing within Vast.
- Ensure all processes are available, monitoring processing and lab equipment condition/replacement needs, tracking parameters to ensure safety of hardware and operators as well as product, ensure all documentation is current and coordinate with EH&S.
- Manage chemical inventory of production line and chemical laboratory.
- Perform chemical additions and adjustments of process chemistry based off analytical data and trends.
- Solve and troubleshoot chemical processing difficulties.
- Utilize computer software such as Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience working in a precision cleaning or metal finishing role.
- 2+ years of experience mixing and using chemical coatings.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years in the metal finishing/chemical processing field.
- Knowledge of metallic chemical processing; chemical conversion coating, passivation, cleaning, electroplating, and anodizing.
- Experience with industrial equipment, chemical work, or electrochemical operations (electroplating, anodizing, conversion coatings, cleaning of unusual metals, etc.)
- Experience selecting and assembling mechanical hardware.
- Experience documenting work in official records or work reports.
- Eagerness and demonstrated record of working as a member of small teams to accomplish tasks safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and careful work practices around industrial hazards.
Pay Range:
- Post Processing Technician I: $21.00- $28.00
- Post Processing Technician II: $24.00-$33.00
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.
Vast Long Beach, California, USA Office
2851 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90755
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