CNC Programmer III (1st Shift)

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced NC programmer to create and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis mills and lathes. You will develop machining strategies, set-up sheets, and collaborate with engineers to ensure partconformance and on-time delivery.

The role requires 4+ years in NC programming, strong GD&T reading, and experience with SS/Al alloys. Relocation support is available and safety is a core value at Blue Origin.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of NC programming experience.
• Excellent blueprint reading with GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
• Tools/fixture design experience.
• Set-up sheet creation and management.
• Cutter selection and cutter design as needed.
• Feed and speeds calculations.
• Experience with stainless steel and aluminum.
• DFMA
• Excellent communication.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Create NC programs for CNC Mills/Lathes and multi-axis equipment.
• Develop machining strategy from design data to produce machined hardware.
• Develop and manage set-up sheets.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing engineers and machinists.
• Design custom tools and fixtures as needed.
• Provide DFMA feedback.
• Process improvements for machining inputs and admin processes.
• Conduct product acceptance per company policy.
• Maintain configuration control on files and job records.
• Safely work within an industrial environment.

Skills

NC programming

GD&T reading

CNC setup

Tooling design

Blueprint reading

DFMA

Communication

Self-motivation

Tools

Mastercam X8

Unigraphics NX

Vericut

Job description

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!

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Shifts available: A Shift (Monday- Thursday 5am-3:30pm)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Create NC programs for CNC Mills/Lathes/Multi axis mills and Multi axis lathes/VTLs to ensure engineering requirements are met

• Development of machining strategy to take design data and produce machined hardware

• Develop and manage set-up sheets

• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing engineers and machinists

• Design custom tools and fixtures as needed

• Provide DFMA feedback

• Process improvement; both machining actual inputs and administrative process changes

• Conduct product acceptance within the guidance of the company policy

• Maintain configuration control on files and job records

• Safely work within an industrial environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in NC programming

• Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard

• Tools fixture design

• Set-up sheet creation and management

• Cutter selection and cutter design if needed

• Feed and speeds calculations

• Must have stainless steel and aluminum experience

• DFMA

• Excellent Communication

• Fluent in use of precision hand tools and familiar with use of personal computers

• Individual must be self-motivating to prioritize work to meet project completion dates

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

• 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.

Desired

• MasterCam X8 or higher experience

• Unigraphics NX experience

• Nickel based alloys, copper, titanium experience

• Vericut or other program verification software experience

• Machinist experience

• Setup and operate CNC machines

Base Pay Range for

WA applicants is $39.34 - $55.07

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 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 Regulations

Applicants 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 Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required 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, 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 physical

Benefits

• Benefits 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• 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. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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