Structural and Pipe Fitter III

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Pipe and Structural Fitter III to support AGILITY Fabrication Division across Dev. Pad rebuilds, test stands, launch pads, and tooling sites. Work from complex drawings to execute tight-tolerance fit-up and fabricate weldments for multiple programs.

You will mentor junior fitters, collaborate with welders, QA, and engineering, and uphold safety, quality, and schedule requirements while enabling safe human spaceflight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on pipe and structural fitting experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to read blueprints, isometrics, weld symbols, GD&T basics, and fabrication specifications.
• Proficiency with layout techniques, pipe templating/development, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with fit-up of multiple materials and pipe sizes/schedules, including socket weld, butt weld, and flanged connections.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, weld maps, and specifications to lay out, cut, bevel, fit, and tack piping and structural assemblies.
• Perform precision layout and fit-up of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and Inconel piping, tube, plate, and structural shapes.
• Fabricate and install spool pieces, supports, hangers, skids, frames, brackets, and weldments.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment including band saws, pipe cutters/bevelers, pipe benders, grinders, drill presses, ironworkers, and oxy-fuel/plasma cutting equipment.
• Use precision measuring and alignment tools to hold specified tolerances, fit-up gaps, and alignment.
• Coordinate with welders, QA/QC, and engineering on joint prep, fit-up inspection, weld sequencing, and distortion control.
• Perform rigging and material handling of assemblies; operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and man lifts.
• Verify work against drawings and quality requirements; support dimensional inspection, hydrostatic/pneumatic proof and leak testing, and NDT coordination.
• Document work accurately, red-line drawings and submit discrepancy reports or nonconformances as required.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in fabrication methods, tooling, fixturing, and shop layout.
• Provide guidance, on-the-job training, and technical mentorship to LevelI andII fitters.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area; comply with all EHS, foreign object debris (FOD), lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work requirements.

Skills

Pipefitting

Structural fabrication

Blueprint reading

GD&T basics

Welding (Tack weld)

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal apprenticeship or trade/vocational program in pipefitting

Tools

NX/Creo

Job description

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 seeking an experienced Pipe and Structural Fitter III to apply their technical expertise, drive to succeed, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

In this role, you will be part of the AGILITY Fabrication Division, supporting our Dev. Pad rebuild efforts, Test Stands, Launch Pads, and Tooling sites across Blue Origin with the expectation of executing and developing your trade.

At this level, you will work from complex drawings and specifications with minimal supervision, perform layout and fit-up to tight tolerances, and serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior fitters and shop personnel.

As part of a hardworking team of technicians, welders, and fabricators, you will use your skills and knowledge to complete build-to-print and prototype work for various programs and projects across the company.

You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of repairs, upgrades, and fabricating weldments of various size, complexity, and materials while ensuring safety and quality goals are achieved.

Mechanical aptitude, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and ability to communicate as a team member both verbally and in writing is paramount.

In this role you will collaborate with teammates to ensure designers receive the exact weldment they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from engineering drawings, isometrics, P&IDs, weld maps, and specifications to lay out, cut, bevel, fit, and tack piping and structural assemblies.
• Perform precision layout and fit-up of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and Inconel piping, tube, plate, and structural shapes.
• Fabricate and install spool pieces, supports, hangers, skids, frames, brackets, and weldments.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment including band saws, pipe cutters/bevelers, pipe benders, grinders, drill presses, ironworkers, and oxy-fuel/plasma cutting equipment.
• Use precision measuring and alignment tools (tape, squares, levels, protractors, calipers, micrometers, wraparounds, laser/optical alignment) to hold specified tolerances, fit-up gaps, and alignment.
• Coordinate closely with welders, QA/QC, and engineering on joint prep, fit-up inspection, weld sequencing, and distortion control.
• Perform rigging and material handling of assemblies; operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and man lifts in accordance with site certification requirements.
• Verify work against drawings and quality requirements; support dimensional inspection, hydrostatic/pneumatic proof and leak testing, and NDT coordination.
• Document work accurately, red-line drawings and submit discrepancy reports or nonconformances as required.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in fabrication methods, tooling, fixturing, and shop layout.
• Provide guidance, on-the-job training, and technical mentorship to LevelI andII fitters.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area; comply with all EHS, foreign object debris (FOD), lockout/tagout, confined space, and hot work requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 25% in support of activities at other Blue Origin sites.
• High school diploma or GED.
• [5]+ years of hands‑on pipe and structural fitting experience in fabrication, shipyard, refinery, power, aerospace, or heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with ASMEB31.1/B31.3, AWSD1.1/D1.2/D1.6, and AWSD17.1.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, weld symbols, GD&T basics, and fabrication specifications.
• Proficiency with layout techniques, pipe templating/development, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with fit‑up of multiple materials and pipe sizes/schedules, including socket weld, butt weld, and flanged connections.
• Ability to tack weld using [GTAW/GMAW/SMAW] processes.
• Ability to lift up to [50]lbs, stand for extended periods, and work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying environmental conditions.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection(fit‑testeligible).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and off‑shifts as required to support schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or trade/vocational program in pipefitting, structural fabrication, or welding.
• Aerospace or high‑purity/cryogenic system fitting experience; propellant, high‑pressure gas, or hydraulic system experience.
• Current certifications: overhead crane, forklift, rigging, aerial lift, confined space.
• Plate and pipe bending experience.
• Experience with 3D model viewing tools (e.g. NX, Creo).
• Prior experience mentoring or leading small teams.

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 Requirements

• 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 10,001lbs. 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 20hours/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.

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 workforce.

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affidavit 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.

Company Culture

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.

We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. Blue has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there.

Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.