Role Overview
Vast, Inc is hiring a mid-level CNC Machinist. This is a full-time role in Long Beach, California. posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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.
Vast is looking for a CNC Mill Machinist on our Second Shift, reporting to the Supervisor of Machining, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. As a machinist, you will manufacture hardware from billet material and additively manufactured hardware utilizing state of the art CNC machinery.
Shift hours:
- Second Shift: 3:30PM-2:00AM PST
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills/Lathes
- Read and interpret setup sheets and tool lists
- Ability to check parts that are running according to the in-process inspection plan, including optical comparator, caliper, and micrometers
- Understand speeds and feeds
- Communicate with machine shop leadership when parts exhibit quality issues or concern
- Perform first article inspections
- Deburr all parts to ensure quality part
- Able to read and intercept aerospace drawings
- Perform basic maintenance needs of the machine. Clean chips, fill coolant, add fluids, clean machine
- Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 7+ years working with CNC machines with HAAS and Fanuc controls
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Working knowledge of G code
- Strong Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to deburr all parts to ensure quality parts
- 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
- Ability to run up to 2 machines simultaneously
Pay Range:
- Machinist I: $23.00 - $32.00
- Machinist II: $29.00 - $41.00
- Machinist III: $35.00 - $49.00
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the CNC Machinist position at Vast, Inc?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Vast, Inc. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the CNC Machinist position at Vast, Inc located?
This position is based in Long Beach, California. Vast, Inc has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a CNC Machinist at Vast, Inc earn?
Vast, Inc has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the CNC Machinist role at Vast, Inc posted?
This role was posted on May 13, 2026 (25 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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