Blue Origin · 1 week ago
CNC Machinist II - Weekend First Shift
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a CNC Machinist II to set up, operate, and maintain CNC machines for fabricating components for spaceflight systems, ensuring product quality and conformity to engineering specifications.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Hands on programming, set up and machining of 3, 4 and 5 axis mills, multi axis lathes, and development of critical machining processes
Working with engineering to document and standardize production processes
Partner with leadership and engineering to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals
Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications
Qualification
Required
3+ years experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining
Experience machining one or more of the following materials: nickel-based stainless steel alloys (Inconel, Monel, etc.), Copper, Aluminum and/or Titanium
Extensive experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Mazak, Hass, DMG Mori, Mori Seiki, and/or Okuma
Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol or other CNC controls
Excellent blue print reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Familiar with use of personal computers
Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback
Must be able to work weekend shift (Friday through Sunday 5 am - 6 pm)
Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs
Preferred
Tooling and fixture design
Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) experience
Outside processing knowledge including: heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc
CMM programming/operation experience
CNC programming skills, preferably Mastercam X6 thru 2018
Conversational programming on the machine
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts
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
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
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