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 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 Long Beach location.

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:

Precision Cleanline Technician I: $27.00-39.00
Precision Cleanline Technician II: $30.00 - $43.00
Precision Cleanline Technician III: $33.00- $47.00

Pay Range: California

$27—$47 USD

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, 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.

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.

Precision Clean Line Technician

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