Orbital Tube Welder II - Weekend Nights
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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 diverse
team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of
spaceflight!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 diverse
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, Facilities, and Security. This includes
Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin
facilities.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.
- Special Mentions
- Relocation provided.
- Travel expected up to 0% of the time.
- Interviews will include a technical assessment.
- Multiple positions availableResponsibilities include but are
not limited to:
- Fabricate and install hydraulic, pneumatic and propellant
tubing.
- Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback
for ease of assembly, and support development tests.
- Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly
tasks.
- Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical
installations.
- Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or
high pressure
- Be able to hand fit and tack weld parts together with TIG
welding as required.
- Work with design engineers to help recommend tooling designs
needed to fixture parts for welding.
- Ability to visually inspect welds and verify quality utilizing
borescopes and other inspection methods.
- Develop weld schedules for various systems and components.
- Setup, operate, and maintain orbital tube welding
equipment.
- Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in welding
operation.
- Maintain a clean work environment.Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of orbital welding experience
- 5+ years' experience in aerospace or related fields
- Experience with AWS D17.1 and or similar fusion welding or
orbital tube welding specifications.
- Ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop
equipment (band saw, chop saw, grinders, drills, etc.)
- Capable of using precision tools to accurately measure tight
tolerances (calipers, height gauge, scales, etc.)
- Ability to read and understand aerospace 2D/3D drawings.
- Experience with various thin wall alloys (316 SS, Inco 625,
CRES 21-6-9, Monel, Titanium)
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional
relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- 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.
- Must be able to work weekend shift (Friday through Sunday 5 pm
- 5:30am)Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.)
and pressurized system safety
- Experience measuring and inspecting tube assemblies using a
vector measuring machine.
- Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and
forklifts around flight critical hardware.
- Knowledge of drawing review, scheduling systems, work order
systems, inventory, and various issue tracking systems
- Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications
including GN2, GHe, hydraulics and cryogenics
- Ability to use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability
to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
- Experience cleaning tube systems to aerospace or medical
standards
- Clean room experience
- Certification from an orbital weld training program
- Tube bending experience.Inclusivity StatementDon'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 a
diverse, inclusive, and 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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue
Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing
a highly qualified, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the
diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 "EEO Is the Law," please see .Affirmative
Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants 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 us at.California Applicant Privacy NoticeIf you are a
California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy
Notice .
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