Orbital Tube Welder - All Levels (Multiple Shifts)

Application close date:

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

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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a hardworking team of welders, technicians and engineers, you will support Orbital Tube Welding of the New Glenn rocket. 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!

This is a pooling requisition. This position supports hiring for multiple levels (I, II, III, IV) for the team performing Orbital Tube Welding of the fluids tubes across the New Glenn rocket.

This role entails working on-vehicle, performing welding operations in areas including scaffolding, in propellant tanks, and more.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

• Shifts available:

• A Shift (Mon - Thu 5:00am - 3:30pm)

• B Shift (Mon - Thu 3:00pm - 1:30am)

• C Shift (Fri - Sun 5:00am - 5:30pm)

• D Shift (Fri - Sun 5:00pm - 5:30am)

Additional responsibilities include:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Orbital welding experience highly preferred

• 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

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or