Heavy Lift Technician -B Shift

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will enhance the Crane Support Group (CSG), in all aspects of crane operations. Duties will include authoring lift plans for critical lifting operations including multiple cranes. In addition, this position will include, developing new overhead crane operators, lift directing, and executing standard lift activities daily. Candidate will have the ability to inspect and properly utilize rigging hardware, lifting slings, as well as maintain crane operator training records. You will be asked to support Production Services and Integration Managers as needed, per verbal directions, or written procedures to ensure all lifting operations are conducted safely. You will Interface with stake holders towards efficient scheduling and prioritization, based on organizational goals. You may occasionally Coordinate and communicate mobile crane requests and invoicing with the Crane Vendors. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• Must be willing to work any shift as needed to support activities.
• Experience working within an aerospace, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling launch vehicles across a range of vehicle subsystems including avionics, fluids, and mechanical.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• Able to coordinate activities between multiple groups, technical, engineering, and production.
• Able to work safely on the floor in an aerospace production environment.
• 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.
• Ability to lift 50 LBS.

Nice To Haves

• Broad/deep Crane Operations planning skill set.
• Certified Lift director.
• Certified Critical Lift Operator.
• Advanced rigger.
• Aerospace background with experience handling high value aerospace components.

Responsibilities

• Authoring lift plans for critical lifting operations including multiple cranes.
• Developing new overhead crane operators.
• Lift directing.
• Executing standard lift activities daily.
• Inspecting and properly utilizing rigging hardware and lifting slings.
• Maintaining crane operator training records.
• Supporting Production Services and Integration Managers as needed, per verbal directions, or written procedures to ensure all lifting operations are conducted safely.
• Interfacing with stakeholders towards efficient scheduling and prioritization, based on organizational goals.
• Occasionally coordinating and communicating mobile crane requests and invoicing with Crane Vendors.

Benefits

• 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.
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed