Technician - Structures II (C-Shift: FRI-SUN)

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

16d•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. As part of a hardworking team technicians and engineers, you will build human rated orbital launch vehicles. Our team builds the forward and aft modules for the New Glenn 1st stage. Although a rocket is basically a flying fuel tank, we make the fuel tank fly! Want to help us redefine the way rockets are made and operated? This is a boots-on-the-ground, hands-on-hardware, structures assembly technician role. This is for the tinkers, the makers, the creatives, the pioneers, the problem solvers, those who own their role as if they are going to fly on the vehicle. We are building a road to space, and a rocket that approximates the size of the Saturn V. The path is long, with challenges at every step of the way. Opportunities to do extraordinary things, make a difference, and leave a lasting legacy are limited only by your ability and desire to grasp them. Here, if you’re bored, you’re not doing it right. On our team, we are resilient, agile, committed to overcoming obstacles, reliable, professional, growing, ingenious, collaborative, tenacious, and diligent. 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! If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated cross-functional teams of individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Experience in manufacturing, assembly and fabrication
Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written work instructions
Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, depth gauges and optical measuring instruments
Work collaboratively with teams of skills, fields, and backgrounds
Communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing and in person
Basic digital literacy such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
Repetitively climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas
Perform repetitive work, including lifting of items up to 35lbs
Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, and other ground support equipment as required
High School diploma or GED
Ability to support the C-Shift schedule (FRI-SUN), extended hours if/when is vital for mission success

Nice To Haves

Use of hand drills, power feed drills (PFD), track drills, Jiffy/E-Tech tools
Knowledge of proper drill speeds and feeds for materials being worked
Use of drill jigs, bomb sites, tools needed for hand placement of holes
Understand hole angularity and importance of quality hole tolerances
Experience drilling through aluminum, titanium, Inconel, composite stacks
Understand clean as you go techniques and need for general cleanliness
Experience in application of sealants, adhesives, paints, and primers
Be able to manage flight and non-flight hardware
Ability to pull holes
Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field
Demonstrated success as a “hands-on” doer and/or leader
Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with constantly evolving roles and responsibilities
Continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving
Drive to understand 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
Certification in Lean Manufacturing
Ability to lift to 50lbs

Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission

Benefits

Benefits include: 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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