Welder/Laser Operator - B Shift

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

13d

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. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Additional responsibilities include: Fabricate and install hydraulic, pneumatic and propellant tubing Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure Be able to hand fit and tack weld parts together with TIG welding as required Work with design engineers to help recommend tooling designs needed to fixture parts for welding Ability to visually inspect welds and verify quality utilizing borescopes and other inspection methods Develop weld schedules for various systems and components Setup, operate, and maintain orbital tube welding equipment Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in welding operation Maintain a clean work environment Must be able to work overtime - if needed

Requirements

3+ years of orbital welding experience
3+ years experience in aerospace or related fields
Experience with AWS D17.1 and or similar fusion welding or orbital tube welding specifications.
Ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment (band saw, chop saw, grinders, drills, etc.)
Capable of using precision tools to accurately measure tight tolerances (calipers, height gauge, scales, etc.)
Ability to read and understand aerospace 2D/3D drawings
Experience with various thin wall alloys (316 SS, Inco 625, CRES 21-6-9, Monel, Titanium)
Ability to take initiative and maintain a bias for action, be a self-starter
Must be physically able to: Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas Lift and carry 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tube fabrication utilizing mechanical welding processes and/or practices (Trim, sever, weld, etc.) and pressurized system safety
Experience measuring and inspecting tube assemblies using a vector measuring machine
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
Knowledge of drawing review, scheduling systems, work order systems, inventory and various issue tracking systems
Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics and cryogenics
Ability to use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Experience cleaning tube systems to aerospace or medical standards
Clean room experience
Certification from an orbital weld training program
Tube prep experience

Responsibilities

Fabricate and install hydraulic, pneumatic and propellant tubing
Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests
Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks
Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
Be able to hand fit and tack weld parts together with TIG welding as required
Work with design engineers to help recommend tooling designs needed to fixture parts for welding
Ability to visually inspect welds and verify quality utilizing borescopes and other inspection methods
Develop weld schedules for various systems and components
Setup, operate, and maintain orbital tube welding equipment
Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in welding operation
Maintain a clean work environment

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.

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