FCAW Welder/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. 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.As part of a hardworking team of technicians, welders, fabricators, and engineers, you will use your skills and knowledge to complete build-to-print and prototype work for various programs and projects across the company. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of fabricating weldments of various size, complexity, and materials while ensuring safety and quality goals are achieved. Mechanical aptitude, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and ability to communicate as a team member both verbally and in writing paramount. In this role you will collaborate with welders and engineering to ensure designers receive the exact weldment they need.
This position will report to the Welding Supervisor and directly supports the Enterprise Fabrication team.
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!
- Multiple positions available.
- Shifts available:
- A Shift (Mon - Thu 5:00am - 3:30pm)
- B Shift (Mon-Thu 3:00pm - 1:30am)
- Local travel required up to 20%
- A technical welding assessment will be part of the interview process
Read and interpret engineering drawings and industry specifications
Welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to blueprint and industry specifications using manual, semi-automatic and/or automatic equipment
Weld preparation including cutting, blending, chamfering, and cleaning parts
Collaborate with engineering to refine welding processes and weldment designs.
Design support and fabrication tooling required for welding and assembly
Excellent communication skills
Provide manufacturing feedback to design engineers
Provide process improvement feedback to process engineers
Safely work within an industrial environment
Continuous improvement mentality
3+ years of direct experience
Experience with FCAW, TIG and stick welding: carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum
Ability to pass practical weld test in all positions to applicable welding code
Ability to troubleshoot welds and welding equipment
Self-sufficient with the ability to work within a team environment or independently as required
Ability to use precision hand tools, standard mechanical tools, and fabrication shop equipment
Ability to develop and fabricate fixtures and tooling
Ability to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.
AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6, D17.1 certifications
Strong background in joint preparation, fit-up, and fabrication
Plasma and/or oxyacetylene cutting experience
Understanding of GD&T and Welding Symbols
Forklift operation
Rigging experience
Knowledge of NDT methods
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.
Desired
- AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6, D17.1 certifications
- Strong background in joint preparation, fit-up, and fabrication
- Plasma and/or oxyacetylene cutting experience
- Understanding of GD&T and Welding Symbols
- Forklift operation
- Rigging experience
- Knowledge of NDT methods 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.
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