Technician - Additive Manufacturing

BLUE ORIGIN; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 31,533 - 44,138; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave and time off

Job summary

BLUE ORIGIN is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Seattle, WA. This hands-on role requires 3+ years of production experience and an associate’s degree in a technical field. Responsibilities include operating machinery, maintaining safety protocols, and logging data for manufacturing processes. Compensation ranges from $22.89 to $32.04 per hour. We encourage applicants with varying qualifications to apply. Blue Origin supports a diverse workforce and provides relocation assistance for candidates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on Metallic Additive Manufacturing production experience.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited school.
• Proven ability to operate/work with complex processes and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery in a safe manner, including PIT equipment and printers.
• Review and understand control media as it applies to work orders.
• Maintain a healthy, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Hands-on Metallic Additive Manufacturing production experience

Complex processes and equipment operation

Attention to detail

Technical process thinking

Proficiency with computers

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for Additive Manufacturing machine set up, operation, monitoring and build-to-build change over as well as some preventive maintenance. These machine and processing equipment support Blue Origin’s various spaceflight systems. You will monitor and record operational information such as functional issues related to laser melt pool, material consumption rates, material inventory, build start and completion dates. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of Additive Manufactured spaceflight and supporting hardware, continuous improvement, automation, and process development.

The Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineering Technician position is very hands‑on, offers critical insight into the daily AM machine/equipment functions that may not be well‑understood by AM Programmers, AM Applications, and/or the management team.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• C Shift: Friday‑Sunday 5:00AM - 5:30PM
• D‑Shift: Friday‑Sunday 5:00PM - 5:30AM

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Operate machinery in a safe manner, including PIT equipment, overhead cranes, printers, and sieves that support different alloys.
• Firm understanding of work instructions and applying proper documentation to each work order.
• Review and understand control media as it applies to work orders, referencing and documenting as needed through out shift.
• Interface with a variety of stakeholders from within Additive including programmers, schedules, machinist and technicians across multiple work centers.
• Position has a high degree of necessary physical mobility, including climbing stairs, ladders and other lift devices. Position requires long periods of standing and covering long distances between work centers.
• Maintain a healthy, clean, and organized work area.
• Support department initiatives on safety, 5S, continuous improvement and FOD control.
• Wear PAPR and PPE while on shift.
• Handle and process hazmat originating from 3D printers. Restock and apply passivation material at various collection and refill sites in the facility.
• Handle and process raw materials used to feed 3D printers. Transporting and logging transactions while on shift.
• Handle and process printed parts with various lifting assists on a multitude of 3D printers.
• Log and maintain data while on production floor through mobile work stations and tablets. Demonstrate a deep understanding of Microsoft Windows and iOS devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years hands‑on Metallic Additive Manufacturing production experience.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited school or institution: Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Electromechanical, Optics, Lasers, Machining, etc.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience in an advanced technology operations environment.
• Proven long‑term success within previous employment with a work history greater than 2 years.
• Proven ability to operate/work with complex processes and equipment including but limited to precision medical equipment, robotics equipment and/or metallic Additive Manufacturing machines.
• Ability to work with complex software interfaces to ensure the highest fidelity information for our internal and external customers.
• Show an attitude that insists on the highest standards: quality, attention‑to‑detail, and dedication to the rigors necessary to pursue human‑space‑flight goals.
• Show technical process thinking, an eye for process improvement and the ability to adhere to schedule constraints.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Compensation Range for WA applicants is $22.89 - $32.04

Other site ranges may differ

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, 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 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 (CDL drivers only), 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 are 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 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 with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Blue Origin will consider 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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact the EEO Compliance team.