Orbital Tube Welder Level 3 Blue Ring

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As an Orbital Tube Welder at the Huntsville Engine Production Facility, you will:

• Fabricate and install hydraulic, pneumatic and propellant tubing
• Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests
• Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks
• Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations
• Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure
• Be able to hand fit and tack weld parts together with TIG welding as required
• Work with design engineers to help recommend tooling designs needed to fixture parts for welding
• Ability to visually inspect welds and verify quality utilizing borescopes and other inspection methods
• Develop weld schedules for various systems and components
• Setup, operate, and maintain orbital tube welding equipment
• Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in welding operation
• Maintain a clean work environment

• 3+ years of orbital welding experience
• 5+ years experience in aerospace or related fields
• Experience with AWS D17.1 and or similar fusion welding or orbital tube welding specifications.
• Ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment (band saw, chop saw, grinders, drills, etc.)
• Capable of using precision tools to accurately measure tight tolerances (calipers, height gauge, scales, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand aerospace 2D/3D drawings
• Experience with various thin wall alloys (316 SS, Inco 625, CRES 21-6-9, Monel, Titanium)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• 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.

• Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas
• Lift and carry 25 lbs.

• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
• Experience measuring and inspecting tube assemblies using a vector measuring machine
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• Knowledge of drawing review, scheduling systems, work order systems, inventory and various issue tracking systems
• Working knowledge of a variety of tube/fluid applications including GN2, GHe, hydraulics and cryogenics
• Ability to use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Experience cleaning tube systems to aerospace or medical standards
• Clean room experience
• Certification from an orbital…