Senior Electron Beam Welder

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 hiring a Senior Electron Beam Welder to join its team.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 12+ years GTAW welding experience in an aerospace, military/defense, nuclear, or precision manufacturing production environment.
• 10+ years of experience GTAW welding Group III A, III B alloys
• Substantial metal forming and fabrication experience meeting tight tolerances.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld Vacuum optimized engine nozzles using various mechanized and manual welding techniques.
• Share in the team’s impact on all aspects of these operations ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering to implement and refine new manufacturing processes.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Ability to fabricate and use hand tools on an expert level.
• Ability to support Monday-Friday work schedule, work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing and person
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances
• Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
• Metallurgical knowledge.
• 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.
• Must be able to author/Develop weld schedules that meet AWS D17.1 Class A inspection requirements.
• Must frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass a written math test and a practical Weld Test (1F, 3F, 2G, 3G, and 6G).
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD, and ESD
• Self-sufficient, self-starter, and driven.
• Substantial metal forming and fabrication experience meeting tight tolerances.
• Work collaboratively with teams of diverse skills, disciplines, and backgrounds

Desired Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience.
• 10+ years of experience in using automated welding equipment, including but not limited to electron beam, mechanized TIG, laser, resistance seam, and plasma arc welding.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment. (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.)
• Current GTAW certifications following AWS D17.1.
• Expert confidence in aerospace manufacturing specifications for large complex thick wall tubes, thin wall ducts, and welded assemblies.
• Green/Black belt 5S certification.
• Some technical coursework or AA technical degree/equivalent.
• Willingness to mentor lower-level welders.
• Work 1st or 2nd shift, as well as weekends and overtime, when necessary.

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short/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.