CNC Lathe Machinist

Vast is looking for a CNC Lathe Machinist, on our Second Shift, reporting to the Senior Manager of Machining, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 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

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

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.
• 3+ years working with CNC machines with HAAS and Fanuc controls.
• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Skills & 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: $28.00 - $39.00
• Machinist III: $35.00 - $44.00