Technician - Tooling, Assembly & Fabrication

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support program

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin, Merritt Island, FL, is seeking an experienced fabrication and assembly technician to work on large structural components, drilling, grinding, shimming, and tool installation.

The role requires blueprint interpretation (GD&T), use of torque wrenches and precision tools, and the ability to work in elevated or confined spaces. Multiple shifts available.

Qualifications

• Over 2 years of experience in tooling fabrication and assembly.
• Strong blueprint interpretation skills specific to tool assembly.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic and effective communication abilities in fast-paced team environments.
• Customer-focused mindset with proven teamwork across teams.
• Familiarity with precision tools such as torque wrenches and micrometers.
• Experience working with heavy equipment like cranes and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of fabrication and assembly of large structural components involving drilling, grinding, shimming, fastening, and torquing.
• Install fluid and pneumatic components with precision.
• Inspect all components and assemblies for blueprint conformance, including interpreting GD&T.
• Collaborate with leadership to align work priorities with schedules and goals.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to engineering specifications.
• Facilitate design improvements for tooling fabrication.
• Implement safety and efficiency enhancements in the assembly process.
• Support mission objectives through dedicated duties.
• Work in elevated or confined spaces as needed.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Detail-oriented

Team communication

Safety-focused

Problem solving

Customer-focused teamwork

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Cranes

Forklifts

Precision tooling

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!

Shift Details

Multiple shifts available:

• A Shift: Mon-Fri 6:00 am - 4:30 pm
• B Shift: Mon-Fri 4:00 pm - 2:30 am
• C Shift: Fri-Sun 6:00 am - 6:30 pm
• D Shift: Fri-Sun 6:00 pm - 6:30 am

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform all aspects of fabrication and assembly of large structural components involving drilling, grinding, shimming, fastening, and torquing.
• Install fluid and pneumatic components with precision.
• Inspect all components and assemblies for blueprint conformance, including interpreting GD&T.
• Collaborate with leadership to align work priorities with schedules and goals.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to engineering specifications.
• Facilitate design improvements for tooling fabrication.
• Implement safety and efficiency enhancements in the assembly process.
• Support mission objectives through dedicated duties.
• Work in elevated or confined spaces as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Over 2 years of experience in tooling fabrication and assembly, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Strong blueprint interpretation skills specific to tool assembly.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic and effective communication abilities in fast-paced team environments.
• Customer-focused mindset with proven teamwork skills across teams.
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills to manage complex projects independently.
• Familiarity with precision tools such as torque wrenches and micrometers.
• Experience working with heavy equipment like cranes and forklifts.
• Advanced mechanical assembly skills in hardware installation and tooling assembly, including working with large structural components involving drilling, fastening, grinding, shimming, among others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to large tooling components.
• Flexibility to work off-hours, overtime, or weekends if required.
• Basic computer literacy, including knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office suites.
• Previous experience in a variety of manual or CNC machining equipment/processes, including lathes, and milling machines.

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

• 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

• Benefits include: 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 Affw ican Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us [e-mail]. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.