Machine Technician

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention to safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin‘s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Seeking proactive, self-starting forward thinkers.

As part of a diverse and 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 the transition from development to production. You will manufacture, assemble, and test structural flight hardware assemblies according to written procedures and engineering models, drawings, and specifications. You will be responsible for operating 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. Set up and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser trackers, height gauges, and optical measuring instruments. You will perform second-party verifications and hardware inspections of engineering models, drawings, specifications, and written procedures.

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

Duties will include but are not limited to the following, routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of production related equipment. Repair and preventative maintenance of a variety of machinery, tools, equipment used in the facility. A strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously for long periods of time. This position requires a high sense of urgency with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand and power tools.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that equipment continue to run smoothly.

• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.

• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.

• Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, machinery, and equipment.

• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.

• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

• Record maintenance and repair work performed and the parts required

• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates in all communication means

• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  

Education and Experience:

• Apprenticeship graduate or technical degree helpful.

• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

• CNC controls and electrical controls experience preferred.

• Working familiarity with shop planning/tooling

• Fabrication experience a plus

• Electrical and fluids schematics understanding

• A Strong desire to understand, and continuously improve production processes

• Understanding of equipment maintenance and diagnostic principles and failure root cause and corrective action (RCCA)

• 5S and Lean Experience beneficial.

• Rigging and Crane operator certification

• Proven success as a ‘hands-on‘ technical leader

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Industry certification, trade school training, and/or degree in a related field

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess basic computer proficiency and functional knowledge with applications and activities.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Basic math and reading comprehension.

• Computer Skills

Desired:

• Siemens 840D controller experience, G- and M-code familiarity

• Operate or support large specialized equipment such as Kuka Robots, Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and Tape laying (ATL) machines.

• Operate or support crane lifts, scissor and boom lifts, forklifts, and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

• Ovens, furnaces, & autoclaves

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don‘t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you‘re excited about this role but your past experience doesn‘t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on ‘EEO Is the Law,‘ please see here.

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