Welder/Laser Operator II

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled welder for on-site roles in Huntsville. The candidate will perform welding on aluminum, steel, and alloys, read engineering drawings, and ensure conformance to specifications to support launch vehicle manufacturing.

The position requires 3+ years in laser welding, basic GD&T knowledge, and U.S. citizenship or authorized residency. Relocation assistance and shift options are available as noted in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Laser welding
• Understand blue print drawings and tolerances
• Basic GD&T knowledge
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Performs welding on aluminum, steel, and alloys to required tolerances.
• Interprets engineering drawings and tolerances to determine welds.
• Monitors quality using statistical processes and control procedures.
• Joins metal parts to form permanent bonds.
• Welds components using gas welders and gas torches; may use friction stir welding (FSW).
• Uses electrical currents or friction heat to bond metals.
• Observes tests on welded surfaces to verify quality.
• Sets up and operates large motion-controlled machines for friction stir welds on launch vehicles.
• Performs periodic maintenance on machines with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Accurately uses micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches.

Skills

Laser welding

Blueprint drawings

GD&T basics

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.

Special Mentions

Relocation provided B Shifts available: Enter shift information here Interviews will include a technical assessment Multiple positions available

Responsibilities

• Performs welding processes on aluminum, steel, and alloy parts and assemblies to required tolerances using welding metals and metal alloys and precision blending using hand tools to prepare metallic surfaces for welding and non-destructive evaluation.


• Determines layouts and welds parts and assemblies according to engineering drawings and specifications.


• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures.


• Joins metal parts to form a permanent bond.


• Welds metal components and parts using standard specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches and may also utilize friction stir welding (FSW) methods using solid-state joining.


• Uses electrical currents or friction to create heat and bond metals.


• Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.


• Set up and operate large, motion-controlled machines to create friction stir welds on launch vehicles.


• Perform periodic maintenance on machines with complex pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.


• Accurately use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Laser welding


• Understand blue print drawings and tolerances


• Basic GD&T knowledge


• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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

• 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.

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Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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

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.

About Blue Origin

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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