Heat Treat Furnace Operator (Weekend Shift)

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks a technician to perform vacuum thermal processing of aerospace hardware. You will operate vacuum furnaces, assist with equipment procurement and installation, and contribute to process documentation and controls.

The role requires hands-on experience with vacuum heat-treating furnaces and strong safety focus. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure compliant, repeatable heat-treatment processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience.
• 2 years technical college – or a minimum of 5 years on-the-job training working with vacuum heat-treating furnaces.
• Must understand vacuum system fundamentals and operation.
• Experience thermally processing aerospace materials such as stainless steel, copper, nickel, cobalt alloys, titanium wrought alloys, casting, and additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform heat treatment and pyrometry on aerospace hardware.
• Assist with equipment specification, procurement, and installation.
• Operate vacuum furnaces, subsystems, and ancillary equipment.
• Support process documentation and controls.
• Perform diagnostic testing and fault isolation on systems and equipment.

Skills

Vacuum processing

Pyrometry

Heat treatment

Safety conscious

PC skills

Education

Technical college

On-the-job training

Tools

Ipsen furnaces

Quintus furnaces

Vacuum furnaces

Job description

Application close date: 02/2/2027 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.

Job Description

As part of a hardworking team of technicians, you will be responsible for the thermal processing of a wide range of aerospace hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of heat treatment and pyrometry including: Assisting with specification, procurement, and installation of equipment Operation and maintenance of vacuum furnaces, sub-systems, and ancillary equipment Assisting with process documentation and controls Performance of Pyrometric testing and certification of vacuum furnace equipment Operating Ipsen and Quintus Furnace's.

This position provides tactical and technical support to Engineering/Production/Manufacturing by performing activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication, and assembly of prototype electro/mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices, or specialized test equipment. Applications may include electronic circuits, photonics, and logic systems. Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and troubleshooting functions. Performs operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions. Assists in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment. Uses manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including, but not limited to, test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test apparatus.

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission and vision: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Minimum of 3 years of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience.
• 2 years technical college – or a minimum of 5 years on-the-job training working with vacuum heat-treating furnaces
• Must have an understanding of vacuum system fundamentals and operation
• Experience thermally processing aerospace materials such as stainless steel, copper, nickel, and cobalt alloys, titanium wrought alloys, casting, and additive manufacturing.
• Familiar with pre and post-process testing such as hardness testing
• Familiar with performing vacuum furnace preventative maintenance
• Strong written and personal computer skills
• Safety committed & conscientiousness
• Background/ familiarity with Calibration and pyrometry (AMS 2750 & AMS 2769)
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs and lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations.
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships
• Desired: 5+ of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience
• Experience performing post-process testing such as hardness, alpha case, and mechanical testing
• Experience working with: Materials engineers to design, test, and document heat treatment and brazing processes
• Design engineers to specify braze joint designs, braze alloy selection (Ni and precious metal base), and process development

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, 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.

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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. Affine :) ...

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