Machinist Programmer III

Blue Origin•Huntsville, AL

22h

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain across Blue Origin facilities. The Machinist Programmer III programs, sets up, operates, and maintains CNC machines to fabricate components for spaceflight systems. The role involves programming unique engine-component jobs from scratch in NX CAM and machining them on complex multi-axis machines, with responsibility for accurate production and first-article success on tight-tolerance, high-value parts. The team owns the Combustion Devices Machinery value stream for Blue Origin’s BE-7 engines. The position works B Shift, Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Requirements

At least 7 years of related CNC experience.
At least 3 years of experience with multi-axis machines.
At least 5 years of CNC CAM programming experience.
CNC programming skills, preferably with NX 10 through 2306 or Mastercam.
Experience with one or more of the following CNC machine brands: Mazak, Haas, DMG Mori, Mori Seiki, Hermle, G+F, or Okuma.
Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, OSP, or other CNC controls.
Excellent blueprint-reading skills, including GD&T per the ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
Familiarity with personal computers.
Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in small or restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 pounds.
Applicants 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.

Nice To Haves

Tooling and fixture design experience.
Multi-axis turning experience.
Mill-turn experience.
Knowledge of outside processing, including heat treat, brazing, EB/laser welding, EDM, and grinding.
CMM programming or operation experience.
Conversational programming on the machine.
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

Program, set up, operate, and maintain CNC machines and related equipment.
Program unique engine component jobs from scratch using NX CAM and machine components on complex multi-axis machines.
Produce accurate, tight-tolerance components and support first-article success.
Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
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.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.