Thrusters Furnace & Igniter Technician

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. Provides tactical and technical support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by resolving production issues, preparing systems, equipment, materials, and components for use at different stages during the production process. Sets up, tests, and calibrates machinery, sets up and conducts tasks, and performs quality assurance according to engineering guidelines. Processes raw materials for use in production and performs quality control checks to ensure that established standards are met. Tests for functionality and adherence to established tolerances, and makes adjustments or repairs as needed. Provides status, maintains records and documentation. Special Mentions: Relocation provided. Shift available: A-Shift - Mon-Thurs 5:00 am – 3:30 pm

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience.
• 2 years technical college – or a minimum of 5 years on the job training working with vacuum heat-treating furnaces.
• Must understand vacuum system fundamentals and operation.
• Experience thermally processing aerospace materials such as stainless steel, copper, nickel and cobalt alloys, and titanium wrought alloys, casting, and additive manufacturing.
• Familiar with pre and post process testing such as hardness testing.
• Familiar with performing vacuum furnace preventative maintenance.
• Strong written and personal computer skills.
• Safety committed & conscientiousness.
• Background/ familiarity with Calibration and pyrometry (AMS 2750 & AMS 2769).
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs and lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations.
• Overhead crane and rigging experience.
• Ability to support other shifts as vital.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience
• Experience performing post process testing such as hardness.
• Experience working with Ipsen vacuum furnace.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with specification, procurement, and installation of equipment
• Operation and maintenance of vacuum furnaces, sub-systems, and ancillary equipment
• Assisting with process documentation and controls
• Performance of Pyrometric testing and certification of vacuum furnace equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree