Pipe Welder II

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This Pipe & GTAW (TIG) Welder position is supporting a new advanced hardware program at Blue Origin. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced welders and manufacturing engineers to perform manual GTAW welding operations on aerospace-grade materials under direct supervision. This is a hands-on, learn-by-doing role in an early-phase manufacturing environment — you will develop your welding skills on hardware while building the foundational knowledge needed to advance as a welder.

Requirements

2+ years of professional-level welding experience in an industrial, construction, or fabrication environment
Hands-on pipe and tube welding experience (carbon steel and/or stainless; thin-wall experience acceptable)
Experience performing welds on components subject to pressure loads (e.g., refineries, power plants, steam systems, process piping)
Demonstrated experience with NDT-quality welds, including work that has been inspected by methods such as: X-ray / radiographic testing (RT), Ultrasonic testing (UT), including phased array (PAUT) or automated UT (AUT), or similar advanced NDT
Ability to read and interpret welding drawings/blueprints, isometrics, and weld symbols
Experience working to welding codes/standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, or equivalent) and passing code-quality weld tests
Familiarity with basic inspection and measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, tape measures, squares) to verify fit-up and finished work
Proven track record of working safely in high-consequence environments (e.g., refineries, power plants, industrial facilities)
Ability to work in a shop environment, including standing for extended periods, lifting materials, and working in various positions (overhead, vertical, confined areas as needed)
U.S. person status as required by applicable regulations (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum)

Nice To Haves

Pipe fitting experience, including layout, fit-up, and alignment of pipe/tube systems prior to welding
Experience in construction or heavy industrial settings, such as refineries, power plants, paper mills, or similar facilities
Prior experience performing welds regularly subjected to NDT, including: X-ray / RT, Phased array UT (PAUT) or automated UT (AUT), Liquid penetrant (PT), including experience with multiple PT techniques
Experience with codes such as B31.1 or D17.1, or other aerospace/pressure piping codes
Background in tube welding and thin-wall components in high-pressure or safety-critical applications
Overhead crane, rigging, or forklift experience in a shop or construction environment
Formal welding education or apprenticeship (technical school, union apprenticeship, or equivalent)
Experience in a high-scrutiny, safety- or mission-critical industry (e.g., aerospace, nuclear, or similar)

Responsibilities

Performing manual GTAW (TIG) welding operations on aerospace components under the direction of senior welders, following approved weld procedure specifications (WPS) and detailed work instructions
Preparing weld joints — cleaning, fitting, tacking, and positioning parts in fixtures and tooling per engineering drawings and process documentation
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and technical work instructions to understand joint configurations, material types, and acceptance criteria
Performing visual self-inspection of completed welds against workmanship standards; identifying and reporting defects such as porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, or excessive reinforcement to the lead welder or quality inspector
Setting up and maintaining GTAW welding equipment — selecting correct filler wire, tungsten electrodes, shielding gas, and machine parameters per the applicable WPS
Using hand tools and precision measuring equipment — calipers, fillet gages, weld inspection gages, and tape measures — to verify fit-up dimensions and weld profiles
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhering to all PPE requirements, safety protocols, welding ventilation standards, and housekeeping practices
Assisting senior welders with complex weld assemblies — positioning parts, purging back-side shielding gas, monitoring interpass temperatures, and handling post-weld operations such as grinding and blending
Participating in weld practice, qualification testing, and skills development activities to expand position and material certifications
Supporting material handling and shop operations — moving weldments, staging parts at work cells, and assisting with fixture setup and teardown