Overview
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of Heat Treat Technicians, fabricators, welders and engineers you will set up and operate world-class vacuum thermal processing equipment to produce high-value aerospace components for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of these operations ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Mechanical aptitude, ability to follow detailed technical instructions and clearly communicate both verbal and written instructions is paramount.
Responsibilities:
Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings and work instructions, safely operating and “owning” vacuum furnaces including maintenance, and continually looking for improvement opportunities in all that you do.
This position will report to the Weld Shop Supervisor and directly supports our manufacturing integration teams.
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 with little oversight.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
5 years of aerospace thermal processing experience Experience in thermally processing aerospace materials such as stainless steel, copper, nickel and cobalt alloys, and titanium alloys
Familiar with performing furnace preventative maintenance
Self-Motivated with the ability to work within a team environment or independently as required
Ability to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work overtime as required 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.
Desired:
Some technical coursework and/or AA technical degree/equivalent.
5+ of aerospace vacuum thermal processing experience
Experience with post process testing such as hardness, alpha case, and mechanical testing Experience working with Materials Engineers to design, test, and document heat treatment and braze processes Experience working with Design Engineers to specify braze joints designs, braze alloy selection (Ni and precious metal base), and process development
Thermal processing binder applied coatings experience
Ability to operate material handling equipment. (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.)
Work 1st or 2nd shift, as well as weekends and overtime, when necessary.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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, 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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.
Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
Benefits
Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 11 holidays