Manufacturing Coordinator - Second Shift

Vast · Structures Manufacturing

Pay: $18–$30/hr
Where: Long Beach, California, United States
Posted: Sep 1

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules.

What you'd do

Coordinate and monitor the flow of tubes hardware and fittings through bending, weld, proof, NDE , Quality operations to ensure schedules and build priorities are maintained
Work with manufacturing technicians, engineers, and supply chain teams to ensure materials, components, and tooling are staged and ready for upcoming builds
Track work order status and hardware readiness including material, fittings, tubes required to support tube assembly activities
Identify and escalate issues impacting production schedules such as material shortages, tooling availability, quality holds, or documentation gaps
Maintain accurate status of builds and assembly activities within internal tracking tools and work order systems
Ensure proper handling, careful packaging, and documentation of completed avionics hardware for downstream handoffs and storage
Support coordination between production operations and downstream activities to ensure seamless hardware transitions
Generate and maintain reports that provide visibility into build status, upcoming assembly activities, and potential schedule risks
Collaborate with the Master Scheduler, engineers, and manufacturing leadership to align production priorities and capacity
Facilitate communication between engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and maintain schedule adherence

What they want

2+ years in a manufacturing environment