Casting Tech II: Rocket Engine Components

BLUE ORIGIN; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Relocation provided

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced machinist/assembler to join the Casting operation at the Arlington, WA facility, assembling rocket engine components and contributing to quality improvements. You will review work orders, use hand tools, read blueprints, and apply precision measurement techniques.

Responsibilities include lapping, final hand finishing, documenting processes, and collaborating on Lean / Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce waste and cost while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Experience with pencil, orbital and angle grinders.
• Proper abrasives and tool selection for appropriate materials.
• Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have hand eye coordination.
• Knowledge in use of precision hand tools.
• Familiar with use of personal computers.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, drawings, internal and customer specifications, manuals, and safety laws.
• Ability to perform mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fraction and decimals).
• Self-motivation and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work assigned shift, as well as weekends and overtime, when vital.
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Responsibilities

• Review planning/engineering, work instructions and tooling to verify appropriate work process and quality requirements before starting job.
• Perform accurate and timely completion of all job order documentation and associated paperwork, part counts, tie-in information, etc.
• Apply hand tools and small power tools, safely remove burrs, blend and create edge breaks.
• Lapping/polishing surfaces to meet blueprint requirements.
• Final product hand finishing.
• Read and interpret blueprints to verify configuration meets requirements.
• Apply measuring equipment such as gauges, scales, calipers, etc.
• Performs daily and regular cleaning including light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.
• Work with team members and others using Lean/Continuous Improvement processes to develop and use process improvements that positively impact operations by reducing waste, reducing safety risks and improving quality.
• Use interpersonal and communication techniques, working in a team environment, and dealing with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.
• Perform other tasks as advised bySupervision/Managementincluding but not limited to assisting non-production plant and administrative tasks.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Blueprint reading

Calipers & gauges

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Attention to detail

Tools

GD&T ASME Y14.5M

Precision grinders

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced machinist/assembler to join the Casting operation at the Arlington, WA facility, assembling rocket engine components and contributing to quality improvements. You will review work orders, use hand tools, read blueprints, and apply precision measurement techniques.

Responsibilities include lapping, final hand finishing, documenting processes, and collaborating on Lean / Continuous Improvement initiatives to reduce waste and cost while ensuring safety and