Tube shop Tech Bender Level 1

BLUE ORIGIN•Huntsville, AL

10d

About The Position

Blue Origin Operations supports manufacturing and supply chain across all Blue Origin facilities. The Tube Shop Tech Bender Level 1 applies technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to support safe human spaceflight. The role requires a passion for Blue Origin’s mission and vision, careful work with small hardware components, and the ability to interpret technical documents and work collaboratively across teams. The position may require flexibility to work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, or weekends to meet business needs.

Requirements

1–5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or tube bending.
Ability to work with small hardware components and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
Ability to work collaboratively with teams of varied skills, disciplines, and backgrounds.
Clear and appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office.
Ability to perform routine work-area cleanup in support of 5S, FOD, and ESD.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with geographically dispersed teams.
Ability to support a Monday–Friday schedule, off-shift work, extended hours, overtime, and weekends when necessary.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule supporting all shifts and overtime as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Must pass Blue Origin’s standard background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience setting up and adjusting manual, hydraulic, or CNC bending equipment.
Continuous-improvement mindset.
Experience in aerospace or launch-vehicle assembly.
Experience handling large aerospace components.
Experience assembling large, tight-tolerance structures.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Robotics experience.

Responsibilities

Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
Perform routine maintenance functions, including daily cleanup of work areas, to support 5S, FOD, and ESD.
Collaborate and communicate with teams of varied skills, disciplines, and backgrounds, including teams across geographic distances.
Support a Monday–Friday schedule and be available for off-shift work, extended hours, overtime, and weekends when necessary.
Set up and adjust manual, hydraulic, or CNC bending equipment if experienced in this work.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for bonuses, depending on role type and job level; bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed