Orbital Tube Welder II

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. We are seeking someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required Special Mentions: Relocation provided, if eligible. Travel encouraged up to 5% of the time Day Shift: Monday - Thursday (5am - 3:30pm)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Fabricate and install hydraulic, pneumatic, and propellant tubing
• Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests
• Review, edit, and follow work instructions for assembly tasks
• Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
• Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
• Assemble and tack weld parts together using TIG welding or equivalent experience as needed
• Collaborate with design engineers to recommend tooling designs needed to fixture parts for welding
• Visually inspect welds and verify quality applying borescopes and other inspection methods
• Develop weld schedules for various systems and components
• Setup, operate, and maintain orbital tube welding equipment
• Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in welding operations
• Maintain a clean work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of orbital welding experience
• 2+ years' experience in aerospace or related fields
• Experience with AWS D17.1 and or similar fusion welding or orbital tube welding specifications
• Ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment (band saw, chop saw, grinders, drills, etc.)
• Capable of using precision tools to accurately measure tight tolerances (calipers, height gauge, scales, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand aerospace 2D/3D drawings
• Experience with various thin wall alloys (316 SS, Inco 625, CRES 21-6-9, Monel, Titanium)
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
• Experience measuring and inspecting tube assemblies using a vector measuring machine
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• Knowledge of drawing review, scheduling systems, work order systems, inventory, and various issue tracking systems
• Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics, and cryogenics
• Ability to use 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Experience cleaning tube systems to aerospace or medical standards
• Clean room experience
• Certification from an orbital weld training program
• Tube bending experience

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $29.04-$40.65 Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. The best candidates don't always have all the right experience, but often have a great attitude and a willingness to learn.