Vast Additive Manufacturing Specialist at Vast operates and maintains additive manufacturing equipment for human-rated space stations. Responsible for print job setup, failure diagnosis, fixture design, workflow improvement, and quality control.
Responsibilities
Plan and set up print jobs. Verify machine parameters, build layouts, and material settings against qualified processes. Monitor builds and make recovery decisions
Diagnose build failures and process deviations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions
Design, build, validate, and release fixtures and tooling for builds, post-processing, and inspection. Document them with drawings and revision control
Map and improve workflows from build prep through post-processing, inspection, and release. Track metrics such as cycle time, throughput, first-pass yield, and machine utilization
Safely handle and track metal powder, including sieving, loading, de-powdering, storage, and lifecycle control
Perform and schedule preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment
Operate post-processing equipment such as drills, grinders, CNC, and EDM as required
Perform verifications and keep complete build, test, fixture, and maintenance records
Write and refine work instructions, SOPs, and safety practices
Support rapid iteration and development testing with engineering
Train cross-functional partners and technicians on equipment, procedures, and safe powder handling
Qualification
CAD proficiency (eAbility to read engineering drawingsExperience with CNC machiningExperience training or mentoring others
Required
High school degree or equivalency certificate
5+ years of hands-on metal additive experience (LPBF) and powder handling or similar environment
CAD proficiency (e.g., Siemens NX or equivalent)
Comfortable with hand tools and measurement equipment, and able to follow detailed procedures exactly and safely
Preferred
9+ years experience of hands-on metal additive experience and powder handling or similar environment
Ability to read engineering drawings, including GD&T, and work from controlled documentation
Experience working in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
Experience with CNC machining, EDM, or work-holding setup and programming
Experience with lean or continuous-improvement methods, root-cause analysis, and corrective action
Experience writing or revising SOPs and work instructions
Experience with powder quality testing and control
