Production TIG Welder III

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Blue Origin is working on the vision to enable a future where millions of people live and work in space to benefit Earth. The company believes we must protect Earth by moving heavy industries that stress our planet into space and finding new energy and material resources. Blue is working on this today by developing operationally reusable launch vehicles that are safe, reliable, and highly available. Join our team to build a road to space – step by step ferociously.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Production TIG Welder III who will be responsible for welding multiple alloys using the TIG welding process and assist in the manufacture, assembly, and testing of various spaceflight systems.

Share in the team’s impact on all aspects of production and development for rocket launch vehicles and spacecraft.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience with DC/AC TIG welding of aerospace stainless steels and aluminum, Inconel alloys

Duties/Responsibilities

• CNC system programming, both at the machine control and with offline software to include multi-axis programming.
• Communicate with engineers on design concepts, offering suggestions for improvements to the design.
• Design support and fabrication of tooling for welding and assembly
• Perform Strip Welding and Installation on Flight Hardware
• Review, edit, and follow Work Instructions for welding and assembly work
• Safely work within an industrial environment
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot laser equipment.
• Support/prepare parts for post-weld inspection processes such as dye penetrant, X-ray, and chemical treatments
• TIG welding aerospace stainless steel and Inconel hardware, using manual or automatic equipment
• Weld preparation including cutting, blending, chamfering, and cleaning parts
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to use precision hand tools, standard mechanical tools, and fabrication shop equipment, also develop fixtures/tooling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to document and maintain accurate records
• Familiar with the use of personal computers
• 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 Qualifications

• Crane Operator/Lift Coordinator Experience
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight-critical hardware
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
• Knowledge of drawing review, scheduling, and work order systems, inventory, and various issue-tracking systems
• Knowledgeable in the use of 3-D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Machining experience
• Orbital welding experience or knowledge

Benefits/Perks

• 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%, and an 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.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.

Employer’s Statement

Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company provides all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.