Machine Maintenance Technician II (Second Shift) (D Shift)

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a maintenance technician to support production and quality in a safety‑minded culture. You will safely work in an industrial environment, perform factory service requirements, and maintain and repair machine tools and equipment.

The role requires multi‑skilled maintenance (two disciplines minimum), ability to read electrical schematics, use precision hand tools, and communicate clearly with production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance across at least two disciplines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mills, lathes, lasers, robots, ovens and related equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; proficient with CMMS and precision hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Safely work within an industrial environment
• Be able to complete all machine tool service requirements and needs
• Perform/schedule factory required preventative maintenance
• Maintain and repair machine tools and other equipment
• Maintain all machine service records
• Operate as the area Maintenance SME with production
• Successfully pass all training as required

Skills

Maintenance experience

Multi-skilled maintenance

Troubleshooting equipment

Electrical schematics

Communication skills

Precision hand tools

CMMS familiarity

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

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!

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.

We are a mission-driven team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

As part of a hardworking and accomplished team, you will directly impact the future of space flight and help us make progress towards our mission of building the road to space through reusable rockets. You will also share in the team’s impact on all aspects of quality, including dimensional inspection.

Join us in advancing our vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

Responsibilities

• Safely work within an industrial environment
• Be able to complete all machine tool service requirements and needs
• Perform/schedule factory required preventative maintenance
• Maintain and repair machine tools and other equipment
• Maintain all machine service records
• Operate as the area Maintenance SME with production
• Successfully pass all training as required

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance, minimum of 2 disciplines
• Trouble shoot and repair equipment such as mills, lathes, lasers, robots, ovens, dip tanks, and various assembly manufacturing equipment
• Familiar reading electrical schematics and diagrams
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in use of precision hand tools
• Familiar with use of personal computers and CMMS
• Self-motivated and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive, and professional relationships
• 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

• Fanuc, Haas, Mori-Seiki and Siemens controls experience
• Machine ladder logic and PLC experience
• Experience with laser welding and vacuum chambers
• Multi-axis lathe, multi-axis mill and multi axis VTL experience
• Experience with industrial ovens
• Experience with Production Assembly equipment
• Integration of accessory machine components
• Machine operation experience
• Hazard waste management experience
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

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

• 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. Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affection Action Plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. California Applicant Privacy Notice