Machinist, Mill Programmer

Vast is looking for a CNC Mill Machinist, Set-up/Operator to support the machining and development of our products: E-2 Engine, Orbiter, and Haven-1. In this role you will manufacture parts from billet material and additively manufactured hardware. Vast utilizes 3 and 5 axis mills, Gantry Mills, and manual mills.

Shift hours are as follows:

• First Shift: 6AM-3:30PM
• Second Shift: 3PM-12:30AM

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret CAD and CAM software and drawings
• Help with ordering of tooling
• Work with tooling suppliers to determine the best tool for the job
• Ramp parts from FAI to production
• Reduce machine time per part 
• Increase number of parts per cycle
• Procure tooling necessary for jobs
• Effectively work as a team and pass on workload to the following shift

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of CNC machining experience and 5+ years of programming experience
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Familiarity with inspection tools
• Knowledge of Gcode
• Strong Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to deburr all parts to ensure quality parts
• Strong oral and written communication
• College or Trade school certificate
• Working with AM parts
• Experience with performing first article inspection

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed