Casting Technician II; Evergreen

Application close date:

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.

Join a small, passionate, and accomplished team building and refining rocket engine components within our Casting operation. You will apply technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to quality to enable safe, repeatable human spaceflight. You will help improve component design, maintenance, and refurbishment, while identifying, developing, and deploying methods that improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequences and schedules. You will also support DFMA/PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test—accelerating rocket engine development.

This work directly impacts the history of space exploration.

• Relocation provided
• Shifts available:
  Multiple shifts available
• Multiple positions available

• Identify, develop, and deploy new or refined manufacturing methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize the build schedule.
• Support DFMA/PFMEA studies to tighten the design–build–test feedback loop.
• Support creation and improvement of manufacturing work instructions across receiving inspection, fabrication, assembly, test, integration, and refurbishment.
• Maintain a strong safety culture; use appropriate PPE and follow hazardous materials/systems procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement (Lean) efforts that reduce waste, improve safety, and enhance quality.
• Communicate clearly, work effectively across teams, and uphold a culture of inclusion.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time; ensure configuration control and traceability of work performed.

• Post-cast cleaning, knockout, waterblast.
• Plasma and/or abrasive cutting; grinding.
• Walk-in sandblasting;
  Chem Etch.
• Viropeen/part marking, lot traceability, and software transactions.
• Identify non-conformances/escapes and support corrective actions.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout build and test.
• Help maintain inventory of tooling and equipment.
• Occasional company truck trips to local vendors (no CDL required).
• Perform daily/regular cleaning and light maintenance on machinery and equipment.

• Review planning/engineering, work instructions, and tooling to verify process steps and quality requirements prior to start.
• Complete all job order documentation, part counts, and tie-in information accurately and promptly.
• Use hand tools and small power tools to safely remove burrs, blend features, and create edge breaks.
• Lap/polish surfaces to meet blueprint requirements.
• Execute precision hand finishing of final product.

• 2+ years of direct manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, drawings/blueprints, specifications, manuals, and safety procedures.
• Proven experience developing or refining manufacturing processes.
• Basic computer skills for lot-traceable transactions and electronic work instructions.
• Knowledge and competent use of precision hand tools; strong hand–eye coordination.
• Ability to perform mid-level math (whole numbers, fractions, decimals).
• Comfortable working with hazardous systems/chemicals and in blast environments using proper PPE.

• Climb ladders and stairs; work in small/restricted areas.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs for limited durations.
• Full respirator fit-testing may be required.
• Full blast suit (including helmet) may be required for sandblasting.
• Work schedule may vary with hardware/testing; overtime/weekends as needed.

• Hard metal…