Additive Manufacturing Technician

Long Beach, CAfull timeOn Site

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Vast Additive Manufacturing Technician responsible for operating and maintaining additive manufacturing equipment for human-rated space stations. Supports post-processing, quality control, and process efficiency improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Setting up additive manufacturing print jobs, verifying machine settings against best practices, overseeing the print process and quality as the machine operates, recover build pauses if necessary
Safely handling the metal powder before and after the build, includes sieving, loading, part de-powdering, measuring, and safe storage
Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained work space
Develop and implement process efficiency improvement projects
Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
Operate post processing equipment such as drills, handheld grinders and CNC machines as required
Perform preventive routine maintenance on the machines and troubleshooting manufacturing hardware
Support rapid iteration and development testing
Document build, test, and maintenance activities
Adhere to and help refine test processes, safety standards, and best practices
Support other teams through cross-functional collaboration and training

Qualification

1+ years of manufacturingComfortable working with hand toolsExcellent communication skillsAbility to readExperience with metal powdersAdditional RequirementsWillingness to work overtime

Required

High school degree or equivalency certificate
1+ years of manufacturing, or similar industry, experience
Comfortable working with hand tools, basic measurement equipment, and following detailed procedures exactly and safely

Preferred

3+ years experience in additive manufacturing or similar environment
Excellent communication skills
Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list
Experience working in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments
Experience driving engagement with others, taking initiative, and helping push the team to new levels
Experience with metal powders
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones