CNC Machinist II - Second Shift

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

16h

About The Position

As a Level 2 Machinist in Blue Origin Operations, 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 by producing accurate, tight-tolerance, high-value parts and supporting first-article success. The role is on B Shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Relocation is provided. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirement. The position requires a standard background check; additional checks or qualifications apply only to certain job profiles. Blue Origin describes its culture as focused on safety, collaboration, inclusion, and building reusable, safe, low-cost space vehicles and systems.

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, 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.
Physically able to climb ladders and stairs, work in small or restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 pounds.
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.
Outside processing knowledge, 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 and enable first-article success on tight-tolerance, high-value parts.
Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and 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, possible benefits and bonuses based on company policy and eligibility; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.
Relocation provided.