CNC Machinist III - Tooling Fabrication - B Shift

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!  

Blue Origin is developing a state-of-the-art rocket engine manufacturing facility in Huntsville, AL. The Tooling & GSE Fabrication team is in search of a Machinist that can perform under minimal supervision the following: set up and operate CNC controlled machines, produce one-off or small batches of parts from metal, plastics, and composites to print.

Mon-Fri 3:00pm - 11:30PM with overtime available

Responsibilities:

• Preforms all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Fully understands GD&T.
• Use of gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Use of precision tool, machinery and equipment such as CNC lathe, mills, 5 axis, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics, and composites.
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
• Recognizes, deploys and properly uses inserts, fixtures and tooling.
• Preforms daily and regular cleaning including light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Evaluate experimental procedures and recommends change or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup CNC production.
• Track parts and labor into an MRP system.
• Read and understand CNC code.
• Make minor adjustments to CNC programs.
• Load CNC programs and safely run through first part.
• Adjust speeds and feeds to obtain optimal cutting conditions.
• Complies with all quality and company policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.

Qualifications:

• Seven years of related CNC experience.
• Four years of experience with CNC machines.
• Two years of experience with multi axis machines.
• Full understanding of manual machines and how to operate them.
• High school diploma or GED required along with trade school degree or 10 years of experience.
• GD&T knowledge and full understanding.
• Effectively communicate and understands job instructions both verbally and written.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations in the concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical of diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skill levels
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required, use of an overhead crane, forklift, stand for long periods of time, vision requirements will include close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus.
• Computer skills.
• Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien
   

Desired:

• Experience machining nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, titanium
• Experience programming first article parts in Master Cam.
• Basic tooling and fixture design
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• Experience machining tight tolerance, high value components

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a co