About Vital LyfeAt Vital Lyfe, we're on a mission to change how the world gets fresh water. We build portable desalination systems that turn seawater and other natural water sources into clean drinking water.MissionAs a Production Associate, you'll be on the line building the product that makes it happen: assembling components from work instructions, running production equipment, and making sure every unit that leaves our floor is one we're proud of. You'll be part of a fast-moving team at the ground floor of a company scaling quickly, with real room to grow.You'll work alongside production leads and engineers, and your ideas for making stations safer and faster will be heard.What You’ll Do<ul style=""><li>Assemble components, subassemblies and finished products following work instructions and drawings</li><li>Operate hand tools, power tools and light production equipment safely</li><li>Inspect parts and finished units for defects; flag and document quality issues</li><li>Package, label and stage finished goods for shipping</li><li>Track materials and consumables at your station and report shortages</li><li>Perform basic equipment cleaning, maintenance and changeovers</li><li>Hit daily production and quality targets as part of a team</li><li>Suggest improvements to stations, workflows and safety practices</li><li>Keep a clean, organized work area (5S) and follow all safety procedures, safety comes first</li><li>Perform other duties and tasks as assigned, and support other teams or areas as business needs require</li></ul>What We Are Looking ForRequired<ul style=""><li>High school diploma or GED</li><li>Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions</li><li>Reliable attendance and punctuality</li><li>Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S.</li></ul>Preferred<ul style=""><li>1+ year of experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse or production work</li><li>Ability to read basic drawings, parts lists or work instructions</li><li>Experience with hand and power tools</li><li>Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office, scanning or inventory systems)</li><li>Forklift or pallet jack experience</li></ul>Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)<ul style=""><li>Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted</li><li>Work involves standing and walking for extended periods. Suitable seating is provided when the nature of the work reasonably permits.</li><li>Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes) in production areas. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, will be provided or reimbursed by Vital Lyfe.</li></ul>Schedule<ul style=""><li>Day shift, Monday through Friday</li><li>Overtime and occasional weekends may be required based on production needs</li></ul>Why Vital Lyfe<ul style=""><li>Real-world impact: Our mission is turning any water source, including ocean water, into safe drinking water. We're tackling one of humanity's most pressing challenges.</li><li>Aerospace DNA: Founded in 2024 by former SpaceX engineers, we bring aerospace manufacturing discipline to water technology.</li><li>Strong backing: Supported by investors including General Catalyst.</li><li>A product people want: Our first product, Access, is a push-button portable system that makes drinking water from seawater and other sources.</li><li>Get in early: We're a small, fast-growing team, so your work shows up in every unit we ship and there's room to grow with the company.</li></ul>Benefits<ul style=""><li>Competitive Equity</li><li>100% Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>3 weeks paid vacation</li><li>12 paid holidays</li><li>Parental Leave</li><li>401k option (the company does not currently offer matching)</li><li>HSA/FSA plans</li><li>$125 Monthly Connectivity Reimbursement; Home Internet &amp; Phone</li><li>$15 daily lunch stipend</li></ul>Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Unlock the future<h2>Freedom on tap</h2>This is one of the last great engineering frontiers: Turning any water source — including ocean water — into safe, personal drinking water. Vital Lyfe is more than a product. It’s a platform for water autonomy. Designed with aerospace logic. Powered by field-tested simplicity. Built for real life. From solo missions to everyday readiness, from the wild to the world at large — we’re not just responding to scarcity. We’re rewriting how the world thinks about water.<h6 style="text-align: right;">This isn’t just innovation It’s liberation</h6>

Production Associate 

About Vital LyfeAt Vital Lyfe, we're on a mission to change how the world gets fresh water. We build portable desalination systems that turn seawater and other natural water sources into clean drinking water.MissionAs a Production Associate, you'll be on the line building the product that makes it happen: assembling components from work instructions, running production equipment, and making sure every unit that leaves our floor is one we're proud of. You'll be part of a fast-moving team at the ground floor of a company scaling quickly, with real room to grow.You'll work alongside production leads and engineers, and your ideas for making stations safer and faster will be heard.What You’ll Do<ul><li>Assemble components, subassemblies and finished products following work instructions and drawings</li><li>Operate hand tools, power tools and light production equipment safely</li><li>Inspect parts and finished units for defects; flag and document quality issues</li><li>Package, label and stage finished goods for shipping</li><li>Track materials and consumables at your station and report shortages</li><li>Perform basic equipment cleaning, maintenance and changeovers</li><li>Hit daily production and quality targets as part of a team</li><li>Suggest improvements to stations, workflows and safety practices</li><li>Keep a clean, organized work area (5S) and follow all safety procedures, safety comes first</li><li>Perform other duties and tasks as assigned, and support other teams or areas as business needs require</li></ul>What We Are Looking ForRequired<ul><li>High school diploma or GED</li><li>Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions</li><li>Reliable attendance and punctuality</li><li>Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S.</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>1+ year of experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse or production work</li><li>Ability to read basic drawings, parts lists or work instructions</li><li>Experience with hand and power tools</li><li>Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office, scanning or inventory systems)</li><li>Forklift or pallet jack experience</li></ul>Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)<ul><li>Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted</li><li>Work involves standing and walking for extended periods. Suitable seating is provided when the nature of the work reasonably permits.</li><li>Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes) in production areas. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, will be provided or reimbursed by Vital Lyfe.</li></ul>Schedule<ul><li>Day shift, Monday through Friday</li><li>Overtime and occasional weekends may be required based on production needs</li></ul>Why Vital Lyfe<ul><li>Real-world impact: Our mission is turning any water source, including ocean water, into safe drinking water. We're tackling one of humanity's most pressing challenges.</li><li>Aerospace DNA: Founded in 2024 by former SpaceX engineers, we bring aerospace manufacturing discipline to water technology.</li><li>Strong backing: Supported by investors including General Catalyst.</li><li>A product people want: Our first product, Access, is a push-button portable system that makes drinking water from seawater and other sources.</li><li>Get in early: We're a small, fast-growing team, so your work shows up in every unit we ship and there's room to grow with the company.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Competitive Equity</li><li>100% Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>3 weeks paid vacation</li><li>12 paid holidays</li><li>Parental Leave</li><li>401k option (the company does not currently offer matching)</li><li>HSA/FSA plans</li><li>$125 Monthly Connectivity Reimbursement; Home Internet &amp; Phone</li><li>$15 daily lunch stipend</li></ul>Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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