Maintenance Technician III - A Shift

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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.

Blue Origin is developing the next generation launch and space vehicle manufacturing facility on Florida’s Space Coast at our Orbital Launch Site Manufacturing Complex. We are in search of a Maintenance technician that can perform under minimal supervision the following: Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on machining equipment, work with customers and suppliers both within and outside of organization, communicate clearly with team.

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!

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment, including lathes, mills, VTLs, EDMs, and lasers
• Manage all machine tool service requirements and needs
• Assemble and install mechanical equipment and systems such as production machinery/tools
• Maintain records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Operate as a point of contact with factory for service
• Provide training as required for preventative maintenance to other employees
• Read and understand blueprints.
• 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.
• Complies with all quality and company policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in machine maintenance
• Have working experience with CNC machine operations and mechanical components including motors, spindles, bearings, controls, relays, switches and solenoids
• Familiar reading electrical schematics and diagrams
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in use of precision hand tools
• Familiar with use of personal computers
• Self-motivated and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
• High school diploma or GED required along with trade school degree or 5 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 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.

Desired:

• Fanuc, Haas, Mori-Seiki, Siemens and Heidenhain control experience
• Familiar with Laserdyne and IPG machines
• Experience with Laser and Ball Bar alignments
• Multi-axis lathe, multi-axis mill and multi axis VTL maintenance experience
• Integration of accessory machine components
• Machine ladder logic and PLC experience
• Machine operation experience
• Basic of tooling and fixture design
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• Ability to work cooperatively with teams of different skill levels

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.

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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 admitt