Additive Manufacturing Tech II — Spaceflight

BLUE ORIGIN; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel required

Shift options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Additive Manufacturing Technician to set up, operate, monitor, and change over AM machines with a focus on metal AM processes. You will support build-to-build changeovers and perform preventive maintenance, recording process data and optimizing throughput across multiple AM printers.

The role requires travel to other Blue Origin sites for multi-week trainings and a willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on Metallic Additive Manufacturing production experience.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience in an advanced technology operations environment.
• Proven ability to operate/work with complex processes and equipment including but not limited to precision medical equipment, robotics equipment, and/or Metallic Additive Manufacturing (AM) machines.
• Ability to work with complex software interfaces to ensure the highest fidelity information for our internal and external customers.
• An attitude that insists on the highest standards: quality, attention-to-detail, and dedication to the rigors necessary to pursue human-space-flight goals.
• Ability to show technical process thinking, an eye for process improvement, and demonstrated ability to adhere to schedule constraints.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to work any assigned shift, including nights and weekends.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other Blue Origin sites for training, in assignments of two to three weeks at a time.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery safely, including PIT equipment, overhead cranes, printers, and sieves that support different alloys.
• Review and understand control media as it applies to work orders, referencing and documenting as needed throughout shift.
• Interface with a variety of stakeholders from within Additive, including programmers, schedulers, machinists, and technicians across multiple work centers.
• Travel to other Blue Origin sites for two- to three-week training assignments to complete equipment and process training, and bring that knowledge back to the Huntsville team.
• Position has a high degree of necessary physical mobility, including climbing stairs, ladders, and other lift devices.
• Maintain a healthy, clean, and organized work area.
• Support department initiatives on safety, 5S, continuous improvement, and FOD control.
• Wear PAPR and PPE while on shift.
• Handle and process hazmat originating from 3D printers. Restock and apply passivation material at various collection and refill sites in the facility.
• Handle and process raw materials used to feed 3D printers, transporting and logging transactions while on shift.
• Handle and process printed parts with various lifting assists on a multitude of 3D printers.
• Log and maintain data while on the production floor through mobile workstations and tablets. Deep understanding of Microsoft Windows and iOS devices.

Skills

Additive Manufacturing

Machining experience

Equipment operation

Education

Associate degree

Tools

3D Printers

PIT equipment

Overhead cranes

Windows OS

iOS devices

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced Additive Manufacturing Technician to set up, operate, monitor, and change over AM machines with a focus on metal AM processes. You will support build-to-build changeovers and perform preventive maintenance, recording process data and optimizing throughput across multiple AM printers.

The role requires travel to other Blue Origin sites for multi-week trainings and a willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.