Senior Pneumatic Panel Fabricator

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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. Were 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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse Welders, Fabricators, and Engineers, you will Fabricate, and Weld ground support equipment tubing hardware for various spaceflight systems fluid components using Orbital Tube Welding (OTW) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of these operations ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

It also includes the set up and operation of manual, power-operated mandrel and computerized numerical controlled (CNC) tube bending machines to fabricate production tubing from bend data card, tubing detail or assembly blueprints and library mock-up tubes developed by mock-up personnel.

Make measurements from master and/or input tube data dimensional information from drawings and engineering sketches to develop data for reproducing or checking bent tube configurations by utilizing tube data center equipment. Plan sequence of bending operation from complex tubing assembly or detail blueprints and bends tubes without the use of mock-up developed tubing templates or bend data cards as required.

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!

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Self-sufficient, self-starter and driven.
• 5 -10 years experience operating manual or CNC tube bending machines designed for the manufacturing of thin aircraft tubing.
• 5-10 Years experience operating Orbital Tube Welding Equipment.
• 5-10 Years experience operating saws, grinders, sanders, drill presses etc.
• 5-10 Years experience in an aerospace production environment.

Experience should include:

• Producing and programming bent tube configurations using CNC tube bending machines utilizing drawings, XYZ data, LRA's (Length Rotation Angle), and tangent points.
  Utilizing CMM (Coordinated Measurement Machine) devices and precision measurement tools (calipers, protractors, scales, height gauges, etc.) to accurately record and/or correct degrees rotation and other similar bend date to match master data set.
• Developing bend data information to, utilizing shop math, to create mock-up tubes and/or production tubes utilizing ancillary manufacturing machines such as saws, fittings, decal applications and other as required.
• Developing weld schedules for Orbital Tube Welders
• Full understanding of maintaining system cleanliness requirements for high pressure systems.

Desired:

• Some technical coursework and/or AA technical degree/equivalent.
• Milling, turning, bending, forming processes.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in GTAW certifications in accordance with AWS D17.1.
• Some level of confidence in aerospace manufacturing specifications for large complex thick wall tubes and pipe, thin wall ducts, and welded assemblies.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment. (Forklift, Crane, Hoist, Man-lift, etc.)
• Work 1st or 2nd shift, as well as weekends and overtime, and travel when necessary.

Culture Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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.

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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: Blues 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

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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