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Blue Origin · 1 day ago

Aerospace Technician(Senior) - Paints and Coatings

Space Coast, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Senior Aerospace Technician will assist in the setup of production work areas and be responsible for applying coatings and sealants on flight hardware, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for painting and sealing processes on the New Glenn vehicle, including surface preparation, masking, application, and chemicals handling

Performing hand and spray-on applications of paints and foam insulation onto flight hardware

Application of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, based on specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns

Performing cleaning and maintenance of painting or sealing equipment

Adhering to equipment requirements, method, and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as sealant, primers, topcoats, adhesives, solvents, foam, and consumable materials

Understanding, following, and completing work instructions, and contributing to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement

Checking completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects

Qualification

Aerospace paint applicationsCoating applicationsChemical safety proceduresLean ManufacturingSix Sigma certificationTechnical leadershipBasic computer skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!

High School diploma or GED

Any years of experience in aerospace paint and coating applications

Expertise in one or more of the following: primer/topcoat spray-out and hand application, spray/molded foam insulation applications, conversion coating applications, sealant applications, adhesive bonding

Knowledge of safety procedures for chemicals handling

Must be able to be respirator qualified

Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with teams in a dynamic environment displaying strong work ethic with close attention to detail

Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures

Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas

Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs

Preferred

5+ Years of experience in spray application of aerospace coating

Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field

Demonstrated success as a “hands-on” technical leader

Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities

Continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving

Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it

Experience in handling large aerospace components

Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures

Experience in new product introduction

Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment

Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification