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Senior Welder and Fabrication Technician

Vast · Long Beach, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
103 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
202 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
Hiring momentum
67 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.

About this role

As a Senior Welder and Fabrication Technician at Vast, you will be responsible for welding the Haven Structure for human spaceflight and operating mechanized and robotic welding equipment. Your role will involve fabricating and inspecting parts, diagnosing weld defects, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve tools and processes. This position requires a commitment to quality and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment on the 2nd shift.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of experience with Class A TIG
  • 5+ years of experience with fabrication and forming
  • Experience reading engineering blueprints
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
  • Familiarity with x-ray technicians and other NDT techniques
  • Automated/robotic welding experience

Nice to have

  • Self-starter, highly motivated working in a fast-paced department
  • 5+ or more years with Class A aerospace welding

What you get

  • 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 for non-exempt staff
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in welding beyond general descriptions
  • Evening and weekend work may be required to meet critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted may be physically demanding

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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