Pipe Welder II

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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.

This Pipe & GTAW (TIG) Welder position is supporting a new advanced hardware program at Blue Origin. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced welders and manufacturing engineers to perform manual GTAW welding operations on aerospace-grade materials under direct supervision. This is a hands‑on, learn‑by‑doing role in an early‑phase manufacturing environment — you will develop your welding skills on hardware while building the foundational knowledge needed to advance as a welder.

• Performing manual GTAW (TIG) welding operations on aerospace components under the direction of senior welders, following approved weld procedure specifications (WPS) and detailed work instructions
• Preparing weld joints — cleaning, fitting, tacking, and positioning parts in fixtures and tooling per engineering drawings and process documentation
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and technical work instructions to understand joint configurations, material types, and acceptance criteria
• Performing visual self-inspection of completed welds against workmanship standards; identifying and reporting defects such as porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, or excessive reinforcement to the lead welder or quality inspector
• Setting up and maintaining GTAW welding equipment — selecting correct filler wire, tungsten electrodes, shielding gas, and machine parameters per the applicable WPS
• Using hand tools and precision measuring equipment — calipers, fillet gages, weld inspection gages, and tape measures — to verify fit‑up dimensions and weld profiles
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhering to all PPE requirements, safety protocols, welding ventilation standards, and housekeeping practices
• Assisting senior welders with complex weld assemblies — positioning parts, purging back‑side shielding gas, monitoring interpass temperatures, and handling post‑weld operations such as grinding and blending
• Participating in weld practice, qualification testing, and skills development activities to expand position and material certifications
• Supporting material handling and shop operations — moving weldments, staging parts at work cells, and assisting with fixture setup and teardown

• 2+ years of professional-level welding experience in an industrial, construction, or fabrication environment
• Hands‑on pipe and tube welding experience (carbon steel and/or stainless; thin‑wall experience acceptable)
• Experience performing welds on components subject to pressure loads (e.g., refineries, power plants, steam systems, process piping)
• Demonstrated experience with NDT-quality welds, including work that has been inspected by methods such as: X‑ray / radiographic testing (RT) Ultrasonic testing (UT), including phased array (PAUT) or automated UT (AUT), or similar advanced NDT
• Ability to read and interpret welding drawings/blueprints, isometrics, and weld symbols
• Experience working to welding codes/standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, or equivalent) and passing code‑quality weld tests
• Familiarity with basic…