Blue Origin · 3 months ago
Orbital Tube Welder II - A Shift
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$29.04/hr - $40.65/hr
2+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking an Orbital Tube Welder II to apply technical expertise and leadership skills to positively impact safe human spaceflight. The role involves fabricating and installing tubing, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring quality in welding operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Assemble and tack weld parts together using TIG welding or equivalent experience as needed
Collaborate with design engineers to recommend tooling designs needed to fixture parts for welding
Visually inspect welds and verify quality applying 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 operations
Maintain a clean work environment
Qualification
Required
2+ years of orbital welding experience
2+ 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)
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas
Preferred
Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, 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 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 bending experience
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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