Technician - Assembly & Integration II

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking a coatings technician to apply coatings, maintain the coating booth, and operate grit blaster and spray equipment. You will fabricate flight parts, assemble precision components, and support process engineers with feedback to improve manufacturing quality.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2+ years in coatings or related field, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work 12-hour weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of prior work in related field.
• Proficiency with paint or coatings.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to use basic precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply coatings to parts (including touch-up).
• Maintain the coating booth operations – ensure desired coating levels, changeovers, and routine maintenance.
• Operate an automated grit blaster.
• Operate, clean, and maintain spray equipment and pumps.
• Fabricate flight parts and adjust machines to meet blue print requirements.
• Assemble precision parts per defined work instructions.
• Perform and schedule maintenance/repair of the spray booth.
• Provide manufacturing feedback to design engineers and process engineers.
• Work safely within an industrial environment and embrace continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong communication

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

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 a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be involved in the fabrication and assembly of flight hardware and the application of coatings for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of process and design engineers to characterize, improve, and document manufacturing processes and the resulting hardware quality. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Apply coatings to parts (including touch-up)
• Maintain the coating booth operations – ensures desired coating levels, performs product changeovers, and does routine maintenance
• Operate an automated grit blaster.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains all equipment, including sprayers, robotic spray guns and pumps, etc.
• Performs complex crane lifts.
• Fabricate flight parts and make adjustments to machine to achieve blue print requirements
• Performs assembly of precision parts per defined work instructions
• Performs and/or schedules maintenance/repair of the spray booth to ensure proper operation when required
• Excellent communication skills
• Provide manufacturing feedback to design engineers
• Provide process improvement feedback to process engineers
• Safely work within an industrial environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of prior work experience in related field
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with paint or coatings
• Strong written and verbal communication to include, spelling, reading and math skills
• Experience with high attention to detail applications
• Ability to use basic precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Experience operating production machinery
• Self-Motivated with the ability to work within a team environment or independently as required
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work weekends (Friday - Sunday, 12 hour shifts)
• Desired: 5+ years of experience in Aerospace or related fields.
• Experience in high detail paint application
• Crane operator/ lift coordinator experience

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $29.91 - $41.87

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

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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

About Blue Origin

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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