Pipe Welder III

Blue Origin LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Stock options

Paid time off

14 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC seeks an experienced Welder to build and operate complex test infrastructure and support test readiness in a fast-paced, aerospace environment.

You will join the West Texas Site team, performing welding on aluminum, steel, and alloy parts, following engineering drawings and AWS D17.1 guidelines. Relocation and benefits are provided where eligible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical work instructions.
• Self-sufficient, self-starter and driven.
• 7+ years of GTAW welding experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Must author weld schedules meeting AWS D17.1 Class A inspections.
• Familiar with NDT and quality policies.
• Experience with automated welding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs welding on aluminum, steel, and alloy parts to tolerances.
• Determines layouts and welds per drawings and specs.
• Monitors quality using statistical processes or control procedures.
• Joins metal parts to form permanent bonds.
• Welds with gas welders or friction stir welding methods.

Skills

GTAW welding

Read drawings

NDT familiarity

MS Office

AWS D17.1 welding

FSW welding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Automated welding equipment

Friction stir welding (FSW)

Measuring tools (micrometers, calipers)

Forklift operation

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. As a new program within Engines, this team needs an experienced Welder, who will play a direct, hands‑on role in building and operating complex test infrastructure, executing integration activities, and maintaining safe, reliable facility performance. Your work will directly influence test readiness, schedule execution, and the success of development milestones in a fast‑paced, highly technical environment.

Special Mentions: Relocation provided Work Schedule: 16 days on / 12 days off rotational schedule. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shift days is required. Interviews will include a technical assessment Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs welding processes on aluminum, steel, and alloy parts and assemblies to required tolerances using welding metals and metal alloys and precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non‑destructive evaluation.
• Determines layouts and welds parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.
• Joins metal parts to form a permanent bond.
• Welds metal components and parts using standard specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches and may also utilize friction stir welding (FSW) methods using solid‑state joining.
• Uses electrical currents or friction to create heat and bond metals.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
• Set up and operate large, motion‑controlled machines to create friction stir welds on launch vehicles.
• Perform periodic maintenance on machines with complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical work instructions.
• Self‑sufficient, self‑starter and driven.
• 7+ years of experience GTAW welding in a manufacturing production environment.
• Proficient in using Microsoft office suite applications
• Must be able to author/Develop weld schedules that meet AWS D17.1 Class A inspections requirements.
• Familiar with all types of Non‑Destructive testing and quality policies
• Experience in using automated welding equipment.
• Substantial ability using hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to pass a practical Weld Test (1F, 3F, 2G, 3G and 6G).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified per ASME Section IX
• Some technical coursework, trade school and/or AA technical degree/equivalent.
• Familiarity with Geometric tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with mechanized welding technologies.
• Leadership experience.
• Willingness to mentor less experienced technicians and welders.
• Experience with 5S methodology and lean initiatives.
• Current GTAW certifications in accordance with AWS D17.1.
• Expert level of confidence in aerospace manufacturing specifications for structural and welded assemblies.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment. (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.)
• Work 2nd shift, as well as weekends and overtime, when necessary.
• Willingness to develop/learn new welding processes.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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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.

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