Aerospace Fabrication Shift Leader – 24/7 Ops

blueorigin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville seeks a Fabrication Operations Shift Leader to guide production teams on the shop floor, oversee machining, welding and assembly, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will coach technicians, allocate resources, and implement lean improvements. Requires 5+ years fabrication and 3+ years supervisory experience, plus ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication or manufacturing experience in aerospace or related industries.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED; technical degree preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in a production setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rigorous safety standards during shift operations.
• Conduct pre-shift safety briefings and maintain a safety-first culture.
• Ensure fabrications meet engineering specs and quality requirements.
• Lead and coordinate a team of fabrication technicians on shift.
• Allocate resources based on priorities and technical requirements.
• Provide real-time guidance and performance feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing on the shop floor.
• Monitor daily fabrication operations to meet production targets.
• Coordinate with other shift leaders for 24-hour operations.
• Oversee machining, welding, and assembly processes.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Engineering drawings

Fabrication processes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville seeks a Fabrication Operations Shift Leader to guide production teams on the shop floor, oversee machining, welding and assembly, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will coach technicians, allocate resources, and implement lean improvements. Requires 5+ years fabrication and 3+ years supervisory experience, plus ability to read engineering drawings.