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Welder and Fabrication Technician III

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

The Welder and Fabrication Technician III at Vast will be responsible for welding the Haven structure for human spaceflight and operating mechanized and robotic welding equipment. The role involves fabricating and inspecting parts, diagnosing weld defects, and collaborating with engineering to improve tools and processes. This position supports the development of systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations and requires a strong background in TIG welding and metal fabrication.

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

  • 4+ years of experience with Class A TIG
  • 4+ years of experience with fabrication and forming experience
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted

Nice to have

  • Self-starter, highly motivated working in a fast-paced department
  • Automated/robotic welding experience Preferred VPPAW
  • 5+ or more years with Class A aerospace welding
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
  • Familiar working with x-ray technicians and other NDT techniques

What you get

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Generous paid time off; up to 10+ days of vacation 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 processes
  • The role may require working evenings and weekends, which could impact work-life balance
  • Travel requirement is relatively low at 10% but may still be a consideration for some candidates

Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.

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

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