Orbital Tube Welder II - A Shift

Blue Origin•Seattle, WA

1d•$29 - $41

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 seeking someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Special Mentions: Relocation provided, if eligible. Travel encouraged up to 5% of the time Day Shift: Monday - Thursday (5am - 3:30pm)

Requirements

2+ years of orbital welding experience
2+ years’ experience in aerospace or related fields
Experience with AWS D17.1 and or similar fusion welding or orbital tube welding specifications
Ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment (band saw, chop saw, grinders, drills, etc.)
Capable of using precision tools to accurately measure tight tolerances (calipers, height gauge, scales, etc.)
Ability to read and understand aerospace 2D/3D drawings
Experience with various thin wall alloys (316 SS, Inco 625, CRES 21-6-9, Monel, Titanium)
Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
Experience measuring and inspecting tube assemblies using a vector measuring machine
Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
Knowledge of drawing review, scheduling systems, work order systems, inventory, and various issue tracking systems
Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics, and cryogenics
Ability to use 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
Experience cleaning tube systems to aerospace or medical standards
Clean room experience
Certification from an orbital weld training program
Tube bending experience

Responsibilities

Fabricate and install hydraulic, pneumatic, and propellant tubing
Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests
Review, edit, and follow work instructions for assembly tasks
Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
Assemble and tack weld parts together using TIG welding or equivalent experience as needed
Collaborate with design engineers to recommend tooling designs needed to fixture parts for welding
Visually inspect welds and verify quality applying borescopes and other inspection methods
Develop weld schedules for various systems and components
Setup, operate, and maintain orbital tube welding equipment
Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in welding operations
Maintain a clean work environment

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.
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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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