BE-7 Machinist Programmer

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

1d • 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. We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years related CNC experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience with multi axis machines.
• Excellent blue print reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Familiar with use of personal computers
• Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years’ experience with CNC programming.
• 15+ Years Manual/Tool and Die CNC programming skills, preferably NX 10 thru 2306
• Experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Mazak, Hass, DMG Mori, Mori Seiki, Hermle, and/or Okuma
• Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, OSP or other CNC controls
• Tooling and fixture design.
• Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) experience
• Outside processing knowledge including: heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.
• CMM programming/operation experience
• Conversational programming on the machine
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts
• NX programming experience

Responsibilities

• Set up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required.
• Modifies numerically controlled programs on numerically controlled (NC) machines.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Works from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions.
• May communicate directly with engineers to understand the purpose of a part assembly.
• Checks and inspects machining operations against specified tolerances.
• May identify and repair minor machine malfunctions.
• Work includes assignment planning, layout, set up, operating and making tool adjustments for various types of manual, numerically controlled and computerized machine shop equipment.

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: 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