Manufacturing Coordinator, Fluid Systems - Second Shift Verified today
About Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure. Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027. Vast is headquartered in Long Beach, California, with over 1,000 employees.
The Role
You will coordinate and monitor tube hardware and fittings through bending, welding, proof testing, NDE, and quality operations to maintain schedules and build priorities for Haven-1 manufacturing. You will report to the Supervisor, Tube Shop.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate material delivery and monitor hardware flow through tube shop operations to ensure schedules are maintained
- Work with manufacturing technicians, engineers, and supply chain teams to stage materials, components, and tooling for upcoming builds
- Track work order status and hardware readiness including materials, fittings, and tubes required for assembly
- Identify and escalate production blockers such as material shortages, tooling availability, quality holds, or documentation gaps
- Maintain accurate build and assembly status in internal tracking tools and work order systems
- Ensure proper handling, packaging, and documentation of completed avionics hardware for downstream handoffs
- Support coordination between production operations and downstream activities
- Generate and maintain reports on build status, upcoming activities, and schedule risks
- Collaborate with the Master Scheduler, engineers, and manufacturing leadership to align priorities
- Facilitate communication between engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues
- Assist with material staging, hardware kitting, and documentation for tube shop assembly
Employment Details
- Full-time, non-exempt position
- Location: Long Beach, California
- Shift: Second shift, 2pm to 10:30pm
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Skills and Experience
- 2+ years with MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- 2+ years of Smartsheet
- Highly detail-oriented and self-starter
- Forklift experience
Compensation
Base salary: $18-$30 USD per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated capability. Full-time employees receive company equity and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off with 10+ vacation days for non-exempt staff (with ability to cash out unused days); paid parental leave; short and long-term disability; life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ClassPass credits; mental healthcare through Spring Health; and free snacks, coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals, with subsidized lunch.
Export Control
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, and asylees and refugees with status granted, not pending.