Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Welder/Laser Operator - B Shift
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Welder/Laser Operator to apply technical expertise and leadership skills to support safe human spaceflight through various welding and assembly tasks.
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs
Preferred
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
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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