or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- low 0 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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 CNC Mill Machinist at Vast, you will be responsible for setting up and operating multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to manufacture hardware for space station systems. Your role will involve reading setup sheets, performing inspections, and ensuring quality control of parts. You will also communicate with leadership regarding any quality issues and perform basic maintenance on the machinery.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- 2+ years of CNC machining experience
- Set up and operate multi-axis CNC Mills/Lathes
- Read and interpret setup sheets and tool lists
- Ability to check parts according to the in-process inspection plan
- Understand speeds and feeds
- Perform first article inspections
Nice to have
- 5+ years working with CNC machines with HAAS and Fanuc controls
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Working knowledge of G code
- Strong mechanical aptitude
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
- Second shift hours may not suit all candidates
- No specific mention of advancement opportunities or training programs
- Role involves working with advanced technology in a rapidly evolving field
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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