Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 this hardworking team of technicians, you will mainly perform precision cleaning of Aerospace components. This will involve inspection, disassembly, cleaning, verification of cleanliness, reassembly, operational testing, leak check and final packaging. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of propulsion module, engine, and sub assembly manufacturing. The Cleaning, Passivation, and Verification Lab is a critical part of the company’s Integrated Supply Chain.Special Mentions:Relocation availableLocation: Van Horn, TXShifts: A Shift | 7am-5:30pm, B Shift | 3pm-1:30am Rotation Schedule: 8 days on, 6 days offVan Horn Specific information:Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Clean and passivate hardware using means such as solvent/chemical, mechanical, ultrasonic, and precision cleaning methods.Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of tubing/piping/components for acceptance.Disassemble/Inspect/rebuild/test components.Safely handle hardware utilizing overhead cranes, hoists, and associated lifting equipment.Use titration and other direct measurement methods to analyze and correct lab solvent/chemical systems.Use various methods to provide identifying features to hardware per technical documentation.Inspect hardware using visual, ultraviolet light, borescope, microscopic particle count, and high-precision weighing methods.Perform shop level maintenance and calibration of equipment such as pumps, tanks, filtration systems, scales, etc.Conduct general housekeeping of lab and certified clean room area.Follow safety regulations and wear protective eyewear, steel toe boots, and other applicable personal protective equipment.Minimum Qualifications:Experience (3+ years for Level 2, 5+ years for Level 3) performing assembly, disassembly, inspection, or maintenance of mechanical hardware, components, or equipment in a professional, technical, or vocational setting.Exposure to industrial or laboratory cleaning processes (e.g., solvent, ultrasonic, or chemical) and safe handling of hardware or materials in a shop, warehouse, or lab environment.Ability to conduct, or willingness to learn, hydrostatic/pneumatic testing and follow detailed procedures. Familiarity with basic inspection methods, such as use of microscopes, borescopes, visual or ultraviolet inspection, or precision weighing tools.Able to lift items up to 40 lbs. unassisted and operate overhead cranes, hoists, or lifting equipment with training.Demonstrated ability to adhere to instructions, solve technical problems, and accurately record results (examples required in resume/application).Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience entering data into digital forms, inventory systems, or databases.Ability and willingness to work an 8 days on, 6 days off rotationUnderstanding of safety protocols in technical environments and willingness to consistently use required PPE, such as safety glasses and steel toe boots.Meets 20/20 near-sight vision standard, corrected or uncorrected with glasses.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with precision cleaning of aerospace, medical, or other precision components.Prior experience fabricating, maintaining, testing, operating, or inspecting mechanical components for fluid/gas systems.Exposure to chemistry fundamentals applied to fluid systems operations or testing.Experience with mechanical component inspection and refurbishment (e.g., valves: Ball, Globe, Needle, Check; regulators; instrumentation; cryogenic systems a plus).Familiarity with various styles of fluid/gas connections in tubing and pipe.Material handling and inventory management experience.Culture StatementDon’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 an 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 RegulationsApplicants 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.Background CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physicalBenefitsBenefits 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. 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