Tube shop Tech Bender Level 1

Blue Origin • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which supports manufacturing and supply chain across 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 position involves working with small hardware components, interpreting technical documentation, and collaborating with teams across disciplines and locations. The role supports 5S, FOD, and ESD practices through routine maintenance and work-area cleanup. The schedule may include off-shifts, extended hours, overtime, and weekends as needed to meet business requirements.

Applicants must meet Blue Origin’s export control eligibility requirements. A standard background check is required for all positions; additional checks or qualifications may apply to certain job profiles.

Requirements

• 1–5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or tube bending.
• Ability to work with small hardware components and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Ability to collaborate 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 work cooperatively across geographically distant teams.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to support a flexible schedule, including all shifts and overtime as necessary.
• 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.
• Ability to complete the standard background check required for all positions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience setting up and adjusting manual, hydraulic, or CNC bending equipment.
• A 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.
• Work collaboratively with teams of varied skills, disciplines, and backgrounds, including across geographically distant locations.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately in writing and in person.
• Perform routine maintenance functions, including daily cleanup of work areas, to support 5S, FOD, and ESD.
• Support a Monday–Friday schedule and work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, weekends, or other shifts as needed to support business needs.

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 role- and level-dependent benefits and bonuses; eligibility and amounts are not guaranteed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed