Manufacturing Technician, Mechanical Assemblies (2nd Shift)
Vast · Long Beach, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
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A technician-level reliability role at Vast (aerospace & defense) in Long Beach, CA. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 107 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 107 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 31%
- Tooling 31%
- Welding 30%
- Team leadership 30%
- EHS / safety 20%
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This plant: Vast in Long Beach
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Full description from VastAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Manufacture and assemble flight hardware using drilling, fastening, bonding, and other processes
- ◆Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
- ◆Perform work according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions
- ◆Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and quality personnel to develop and document work instructions
- ◆Ensure all production services are performed on time, safely and in a professional manner
- ◆Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Qualifications
- ✓Strong collaboration and communication skills
- ✓Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with engineering and production
- ✓Experience with NPI (New Product Introduction/Development)
- ✓Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions
- ✓Precision drilling experience (± .001)
Preferred Skills & Experience
- ✓High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or equivalent work experience
- ✓FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license
- ✓Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military, medical device, or other high-reliability operating environments
- ✓Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, manuals, and reports
- ✓Ability to use precision measuring instruments
- ✓Experience working in a cleanroom environment
- ✓Experience with forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment
Additional
Requirements
- ✓Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
- ✓Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
- ✓Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces
- ✓Must be willing to travel if needed to support vehicle testing and integration (Mojave, Ohio, Florida)
Pay Range: California
$21.33 — $50 USD
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.
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Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station 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. 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 in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
Vast is looking for Manufacturing Technicians, Mechanical Assemblies - 2nd Shift to support subassembly operations including the build of Structures and Thermal Control Systems for Haven-1 and beyond.
This will be a full-time , non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
2nd Shift Hours: 2:00pm to 10:30pm