Machinist, Mill Set-up/Operator
Launcher
Vast was founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.
Vast is looking for a CNC Mill Machinist, Set-up/Operator to support the machining and development of our products: E-2 Engine, Orbiter, and Haven-1. In this role you will manufacture parts from billet material and additively manufactured hardware. Vast utilizes 3 and 5 axis mills, Gantry Mills, and manual mills.
Shift hours are as follows:
- First Shift: 6AM-3:30PM
- Second Shift: 3PM-12:30AM
Responsibilities:
- Run up to 2 machines simultaneously
- Deburr all parts to ensure quality parts
- Check parts that are running according to the in-process inspection plan, including optical comparator, caliper, and micrometer
- Cut material when necessary
- Take out chips and clean machines
- Communicate with leads and/or supervisor when parts exhibit quality issues or concerns
- Ability to set up machines and run initial programs
- Procure tooling necessary for jobs
- Understand speeds and feeds
- Maintain the machine, custom tooling & fixtures
- Perform first article inspection
- Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift
- Clean and maintain machines
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience
- 3+ years working with CNC machines with HAAS and Fanuc controls
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Preferred Skills and Experiences:
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Familiarity with inspection tools
- Knowledge of Gcode
- Strong Mechanical aptitude
- Ability to deburr all parts to ensure quality parts
- Strong oral and written communication
- College or Trade school certificate
- Working with AM parts
