Technician-Assembly & Integration- All Levels/Off Shifts-Paints and Coatings-Evergreen

Blue Origin•Space Coast, FL

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 technicians, you will assist with the setup of the production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment setup for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transition from development to production. In this position, you will be responsible for spray and hand applying coatings, sealants, and thermal protection systems onto New Glenn flight hardware assemblies according to written procedures, engineering models, drawings, and specifications. You will be responsible to operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations and other ground support equipment as required. You will perform second party verifications and hardware inspections to engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedure. 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

Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
High School diploma or GED
Any years of experience in aerospace paint and coating applications
Expertise in one or more of the following: primer/topcoat spray-out and hand application, spray/molded foam insulation applications, conversion coating applications, sealant applications, adhesive bonding
Knowledge of safety procedures for chemicals handling
Must be able to be respirator qualified
Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with teams in a dynamic environment displaying strong work ethic with close attention to detail
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures
Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience in spray application of aerospace coating 0-3 years Level I Technician, 3+ Level II Technician, 5+ Level III Technician).
Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field
Demonstrated success as a “hands-on” technical leader
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
Continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving
Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it
Experience in handling large aerospace components
Experience in assembling large tight-tolerance structures
Experience in new product introduction
Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for painting and sealing processes on the New Glenn vehicle, including surface preparation, masking, application, and chemicals handling
Performing hand and spray-on applications of paints and foam insulation onto flight hardware
Application of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, based on specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns
Performing cleaning and maintenance of painting or sealing equipment
Adhering to equipment requirements, method, and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as sealant, primers, topcoats, adhesives, solvents, foam, and consumable materials.
Understanding, following, and completing work instructions, and contributing to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement
Checking completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects

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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