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Senior CNC Programmer

Vast · Hawthorne, California, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Vast's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
35% of Vast's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vast
high
133 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
2026-09-27

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 CNC Programmer at Vast, you will be responsible for programming and operating lathe machines to manufacture parts and tools for the E-2 liquid rocket engine program. Your role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining tools and fixtures, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring the quality and precision of manufactured components. You will collaborate with engineers and production teams to enhance manufacturing processes and maintain safety standards.

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

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 6+ years experience in related machining role
  • 3+ years CAM with mill turn experience (lathe Y axis)
  • Proficiency in Mastercam for turning centers

Nice to have

  • Experience with Fanuc controller and Doosan / DNM PUMA turning centers
  • Experience turning aerospace materials like Inconel 718, SS304, SS316, AL7075
  • Experience fixturing and turning metal additive manufacturing parts
  • Strong GD&T skills, and experience creating and reviewing drawings
  • Proficiency in operating a variety of machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and EDM machines

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 technology stack beyond CNC programming
  • Willingness to work overtime or weekends may be required
  • Physical tasks may require moderate effort, including lifting up to 25 lbs

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Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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