Composite Robot Operator: II (D-Shift: Friday- Sunday Evenings)

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention to safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Seeking proactive, self-starting forward thinkers.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians, you will assist with the setup of the production work areas, including layouts, tooling and equipment setup for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the transition from development to production. You will manufacture, assemble, and test structural flight hardware assemblies according to written procedures and engineering models, drawings, and specifications. You will be responsible for operating various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations, and other ground support equipment as required. Set up and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical measuring instruments. You will perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Perform Composite Robotic Inspection collection utilizing automated layup techniques.

• Operate or support large specialized equipment such as Kuka Robots,

• Operate or support crane lifts, scissor and boom lifts, forklifts, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

• Adheres to equipment requirements and the method and sequences of operation to be followed in the fabrication of parts using materials such as epoxy prepregs, adhesives, cores, machined fittings, and consumable materials.

• Understands, follows, and completes work instructions, and contributes to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement

• Adhesive bonding, surface preparation, fixturing, and bagging of large composite structures for oven-curing

• Cleans, reseals, and/or prepares layup mold tools using the appropriate release systems

• Utilize manual, electric & pneumatic tools to fabricate and/or maintain composite structures, molds, handling fixtures, and tooling.

• Check completed products for conformance to specifications and defects

Qualifications:

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

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or other relevant field.

• Expertise in robot operation, including Non-destructive testing/inspection systems.

• 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

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Siemens 840D controller experience, G- and M-code familiarity

• A Strong desire to understand, and continuously improve production processes

• Understanding of equipment maintenance and diagnostic principles and failure root cause and corrective action (RCCA)

• 5S and Lean Experience beneficial.

• Previous or currently ordinance handler certified

• Rigging and Crane operator certificatio