Senior CNC Machinist – Precision Spaceflight Hardware

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

A Shift Mon – Thurs 5am-3:30pm

B Shift Mon – Thurs 3:30pm-2:00am

D Shift Fri–Sun 5:00pm-5:30am

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks skilled CNC machinists to join our operations team in Washington. You will execute precise machining tasks, read engineering drawings, and set up mid-to-high complexity jobs using both manual and automated methods.

You will document processes, troubleshoot issues with engineering, and contribute to process improvements while upholding safety and quality standards. The role requires five years of CNC experience and at least one year on manual machines, with proficiency in GD&T

Qualifications

• Passion for our mission to enable millions in space.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related CNC machining experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of manual machine experience.
• Ability to interpret standard engineering drawings and develop understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with shop math, including trigonometry, for calculating machine adjustments and verifying dimensions.
• Demonstrated ability to select and manage tooling for various materials and operations.
• Proven ability to hold machining tolerances within +/- .001”.

Responsibilities

• Execute low to medium-complexity machining tasks while upholding quality and workmanship standards.
• Document processes and best practices to ensure repeatability and contribute to team knowledge.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and collaborate with programming and engineering teams to mitigate and resolve potential risks.
• Perform set-ups for mid-to-high complexity jobs using manual and automated methods (indicators, edge finders, machine probes).
• Operate CNC machine tools, executing tasks and making adjustments to produce conforming hardware that meets engineering requirements.
• Suggest ideas and collaborate with the team to develop solutions for process improvements.
• Comply with all safety, quality, and company policies, and demonstrate Blue Origin's Leadership Principles.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Shop math

Tooling selection

Education

A.S. degree in a related technical field

Tools

Mazak

DMG Mori

Haas

Okuma

Mori Seiki

Job description

Blue Origin seeks skilled CNC machinists to join our operations team in Washington. You will execute precise machining tasks, read engineering drawings, and set up mid-to-high complexity jobs using both manual and automated methods.

You will document processes, troubleshoot issues with engineering, and contribute to process improvements while upholding safety and quality standards. The role requires five years of CNC experience and at least one year on manual machines, with proficiency in GD&T