Heat Treat Furnace Operator (Weekend Shift)

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

As part of Blue Origin Operations, the Heat Treat Furnace Operator supports thermal processing of aerospace hardware for spaceflight systems. The role provides technical support to Engineering, Production, and Manufacturing, including heat treatment and pyrometry work, operation and maintenance of vacuum furnaces and related equipment, and assistance with equipment procurement, installation, process documentation, and controls. The operator performs pyrometric testing and certification of vacuum furnace equipment and operates Ipsen and Quintus furnaces. The position also involves supporting the design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems and specialized test equipment. Work may be performed from schematics, diagrams, written or verbal descriptions, layouts, and defined plans. Duties include operational testing, troubleshooting and fault isolation, helping determine corrective actions, and using manufacturing, test, development, and diagnostic equipment. The job is listed for day or night shifts of 12 hours. Applicants must be eligible to work under the stated U.S. export control requirements. The application close date is 02/02/2027.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience.
Two years of technical college, or at least 5 years of on-the-job training working with vacuum heat-treating furnaces.
Understanding of vacuum system fundamentals and operation.
Experience thermally processing aerospace materials, including stainless steel, copper, nickel and cobalt alloys, titanium wrought alloys, castings, and additive manufacturing materials.
Familiarity with pre- and post-process testing, such as hardness testing.
Familiarity with vacuum furnace preventative maintenance.
Strong written and personal computer skills.
Safety commitment and conscientiousness.
Background or familiarity with calibration and pyrometry, including AMS 2750 and AMS 2769.
Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs and lift and carry 50 pounds for limited durations.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.
Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and vision.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience.
Experience performing post-process testing such as hardness, alpha case, and mechanical testing.
Experience working with materials engineers to design, test, and document heat treatment and brazing processes.
Experience working with design engineers to specify braze joint designs, select nickel- and precious-metal-based braze alloys, and develop processes.

Responsibilities

Assist with specification, procurement, and installation of equipment.
Operate and maintain vacuum furnaces, subsystems, and ancillary equipment.
Assist with process documentation and controls.
Perform pyrometric testing and certification of vacuum furnace equipment.
Operate Ipsen and Quintus furnaces.
Provide tactical and technical support to Engineering, Production, and Manufacturing.
Perform design, testing, checkout, modification, fabrication, and assembly activities for prototype electromechanical systems and specialized test equipment.
Perform operational tests, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
Assist with design, construction, testing, and checkout of test equipment.
Use manufacturing, test, development, and diagnostic equipment.

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
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type and job level; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed