CNC Machinist - D Shift
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer
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. We are a team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
Summary
As part of a hardworking team of Machinists, NC Programmers and Technicians you will setup, operate and maintain world class, state of the art CNC machines to fabricate components for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of CNC machining and fabrication. You will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of CNC machines and equipment to produce accurate components enabling first article success on tight tolerance, high value parts.
This team in particular owns the machining of all components for Blue Origin Engine Thrust Chamber Assemblies.
- 3+ years of CNC machining experience
- 2+ years working with super alloys and hardened metals.
- Experience with one or more of the following CNC machines:
Mazak, Hass, DMG Mori, Mori Seiki, and/or Okuma - Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Mazatrol or other CNC controls
- Excellent blue print reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
- Familiar with use of personal computers
- Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback
- Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.
- 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.
- Tooling and fixture design.
- Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) experience
- Outside processing knowledge including: heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.
- CMM programming/operation experience
- CNC programming skills, preferably Mastercam X6 thru 2018
- Conversational programming on the machine
- Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts
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