Casting Technician II - C Shift

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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.

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

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. 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.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for the assembly and development of Rocket Engine components as part of the Casting operation, located at 18410 63rd Ave NE | Arlington, WA 98223. Your expertise will also drive improvements in rocket engine components design, maintenance, and refurbishment. Throughout the manufacturing process, you will identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequences and schedules.

As an integral member of the team, you will support DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design, build, and test and accelerate the pace of rocket engine development. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable human spaceflight.

• Relocation provided

• Shifts available:

• Review planning/engineering,work instructions and tooling to verify appropriate work process and quality requirements before starting job.

• Perform accurate and timely completion of all job order documentation and associated paperwork, part counts, tie-in information, etc.

• Apply hand tools and small power tools, safely remove burrs, blend and create edge breaks.

• Lapping/polishing surfaces to meet blueprint requirements.

• Final product hand finishing.

• Read and interpret blueprints to verify configuration meets requirements.

• Apply measuring equipment such as gauges, scales, calipers, etc.

• Performs daily and regular cleaning including light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment.

• Work with team members and others using Lean/Continuous Improvement processes to develop and use process improvements that positively impact operations by reducing waste, reducing safety risks and improving quality.

• Use interpersonal and communication techniques, working in a team environment, and dealing with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.

• Perform other tasks as advised by Supervision/Management including but not limited to assisting non-production plant and administrative tasks.

• Passion for our mission:
  Millions of people living and working in space!

• Experience with pencil, orbital and angle grinders.

• Proper abrasives and tool selection for appropriate materials.

• Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback.

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