Technician-Assembly & Integration​/Off Shifts-Paints and Coatings-Evergreen

Technician-Assembly & Integration (All Levels/Off Shifts, Paints and Coatings) – 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. It includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

• Responsible for painting and sealing processes on the New Glenn vehicle, including surface preparation, masking, application, and chemicals handling.
• Performing hand and spray-on applications of paints and foam insulation onto flight hardware.
• Application of logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, based on specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Performing cleaning and maintenance of painting or sealing equipment.
• Adhering to equipment requirements, method, and sequences of operation to be followed in fabrication of parts using materials such as sealant, primers, topcoats, adhesives, solvents, foam, and consumable materials.
• Understanding, following, and completing work instructions, and contributing to safety, quality, process, and work instruction continuous improvement.
• Checking completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects.

• Multiple positions available
• Shifts:
  • B | Monday – Thursday (3:30pm‑2:00am)
  • C | Friday – Sunday (5am‑5:30pm)
  • D | Friday - Sunday (5pm‑5:30am)

• Passion for our mission:
  Millions of people living and working in space!
• High School diploma or GED.
• Any years of experience in aerospace paint and coating applications.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: primer/topcoat spray-out and hand application, spray/molded foam insulation applications, conversion coating applications, sealant applications, adhesive bonding.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for chemicals handling.
• Must be able to be respirator qualified.
• Ability to work respectfully and cooperatively with teams in a dynamic environment displaying strong work ethic with close attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.
• Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas.
• Perform repetitive work including lifting of heavy items, >50lbs.

• Experience in spray application of aerospace coating.
• 0-3 years Level I Technician, 3+ Level II Technician, 5+ Level III Technician.
• Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated success as a “hands‑on” technical leader.
• Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast‑paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving.
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it.
• Experience in handling large aerospace components.
• Experience in assembling large tight‑tolerance structures.
• Experience in new product introduction.
• Experience in a team‑based Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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