Blue Origin · 1 week ago
Heat Treat Technician III
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Heat Treat Technician III to support aerospace hardware production by conducting thermal processing, material experiments, and high-pressure furnace operations. The role requires a hands-on technician with expertise in High Pressure Heat Treat and Hot Isostatic Pressing, contributing to quality and safety in aerospace manufacturing.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain High Pressure Heat Treat and Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) systems, including Quintus Furnace operations
Support Additive Manufacturing experiments, developing and validating post-processing techniques
Collaborate with engineering teams to design, execute, and document material processing trials
Perform thermal processing of aerospace alloys (stainless steel, copper, nickel, cobalt, titanium, castings, and additive parts)
Conduct pre- and post-process material testing (e.g., hardness, microstructure evaluation)
Assist in the design and checkout of specialized thermal processing fixtures and equipment
Perform preventative maintenance on heat treat and HIP equipment
Troubleshoot equipment and processes, recommending and implementing corrective actions
Maintain process control compliance with AMS 2750 and AMS 2769 standards
Safely operate cranes, rigging, and other material handling equipment in support of furnace
Primary Shift is B shift 4x10 Mon-Thur
Training may occur on A shift up to 6 Months
Ability to work a flexible schedule, supporting all shifts/OT, as necessary, to support business needs
Qualification
Required
Passion for our mission and vision: Millions of people living and working in space!
Minimum 3 years of aerospace thermal processing experience with High Pressure Heat Treat and/or Hot Isostatic Pressing
2 years of technical college or 5+ years of on-the-job training working with industrial heat-treating furnaces
Understanding of high-pressure furnace fundamentals and operation
Experience processing aerospace materials (stainless steel, copper, nickel, cobalt alloys, titanium, castings, additive manufacturing)
Familiarity with pre- and post-process testing (hardness, microstructure analysis)
Proficiency with preventative maintenance practices for thermal processing equipment
Strong written communication and computer skills
Commitment to safety and process discipline
Familiarity with calibration and pyrometry standards (AMS 2750, AMS 2769)
Physically able to climb ladders and stairs, and lift/carry 50 lbs. for limited durations
Overhead crane and rigging experience
Preferred
5+ years of aerospace thermal processing experience, specifically in high pressure and HIP applications
Experience with post-process testing (hardness, alpha case, mechanical testing)
Prior work with Quintus Furnace experiments and Additive Manufacturing post-processing development
Experience collaborating with materials engineers on process development, testing, and documentation
Familiarity with braze joint design, alloy selection (nickel and precious metal-based), and process optimization for aerospace hardware
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.
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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