BE-7 Machinist Programmer

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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! 

• Relocation provided

• Travel may be required on a limited basis.

• B Shift: Monday-Thursday 3:00PM-1:30AM

• Set up and operates a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, and precision grinders to make parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

• Interprets blueprints, sketches, and engineering specifications; determines sequence of operations, number of cuts required, and method of setup; uses a variety of machinist's hand tools and precision measuring instruments; makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling, feeds, and speeds; measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining; fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material, parts, and equipment required.

• Modifies numerically controlled programs on numerically controlled (NC) machines.

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

• Works from blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks, which may include the cutting and shaping of metal to precision dimensions.

• May communicate directly with engineers to understand the purpose of a part assembly.

• Checks and inspects machining operations against specified tolerances. May identify and repair minor machine malfunctions.

• Work includes assignment planning, layout, set up, operating and making tool adjustments for various types of manual, numerically controlled and computerized machine shop equipment.

• Seven (7) years related CNC experience.

• Two (2) years’ experience with multi axis machines.

• Desired - Two (2) years’ experience with CNC programming.

• OR - 15+ Years Manual/Tool and Die

• CNC programming skills, preferably NX 10 thru 2306

• Experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Mazak, Hass, DMG Mori, Mori Seiki, Hermle, and/or Okuma

• Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, OSP or other CNC controls

• Excellent blue print reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard

• Familiar with use of personal computers

• Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback

• Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.

• Tooling and fixture design.

• Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) experience

• Outside processing knowledge including: heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.

• CMM programming/operation experience

• Conversational programming on the machine

• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts

• NX programming experience

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