CNC Machinist II - Second Shift

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

As a Level 2 Machinist at Blue Origin, you will set up, operate, and maintain CNC machines and vertical lathes to fabricate components for spaceflight engine systems. You will contribute to CNC machining and fabrication activities, producing accurate components and enabling first-article success for tight-tolerance, high-value parts. The role is on B Shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Relocation is provided. This position is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain operations across Blue Origin facilities. The work requires a commitment to safety, collaboration, and detailed attention to safe, repeatable spaceflight. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee, or asylum eligibility requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related CNC experience.
At least 1 year of experience working with superalloys and hardened metals.
Experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Mazak, Haas, DMG Mori, Mori Seiki, and/or Okuma.
Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol, or other CNC controls.
Excellent blueprint-reading skills, including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
Familiarity with personal computers.
Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback.
Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small or restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
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.

Nice To Haves

Tooling and fixture design experience.
Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) experience.
Knowledge of outside processing, including heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, and grinding.
CMM programming or operation experience.
CNC programming skills, preferably Mastercam X6 through 2018.
Conversational programming on the machine.
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain CNC machines and vertical lathes.
Fabricate components for spaceflight engine systems.
Produce accurate components to support first-article success on tight-tolerance, high-value parts.
Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on company discretion