(Early Career) Maintenance Technician I (Second Shift)

Additive Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

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 diverse 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.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Additive Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our team as an early career professional. As part of a small team of Technicians, you will support multiple additive manufacturing systems as well as ancillary equipment to maintain Blue Origin's launch vehicle programs. This position serves as a crucial role in the Additive Manufacturing department in the maintenance and support of additive machinery and is a vital component of the AM Ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong maintenance foundation. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our additive manufacturing processes, contributing to the production of high-quality components. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the exciting field of additive manufacturing.

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!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Shifts Schedule
• B Shift - Mon- Thu 2:30pm to 1:00 AM
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Key Responsibilities:

• System Maintenance:

  • Maintain and improve additive manufacturing machines to maximize part quality, machine up-time, and production throughput.
  • Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of metal 3D printing machines.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance and longevity.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize downtime.

• Process Optimization:

  • Collaborate with the team on AM process improvements.
  • Implement improvements to increase print quality and efficiency.

• Quality Assurance:

  • Meet both quality and schedule expectations.
  • Ensure all printed parts meet specified quality standards.
  • Perform inspections and tests on printed components to verify dimensional accuracy and material properties.

• Documentation:

  • Follow standardized file systems and traceability documentation for all machine-related repair/anomaly reported incidents.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, machine performance, and any issues encountered.
  • Document procedures and best practices for machine operation and maintenance.

• Supply Management:

  • Track related consumable supplies and alert responsible personnel if additional supplies are required (procurement and maintenance of powders, hand tooling, build plates, process gas quality, filters, etc.).

• Safety Compliance:

  • Maintain PPE and safety awareness in a shop setting.
  • Practice safe workplace techniques.
  • Identify JHA's (Job Hazard Analysis) and author JHA's.

• Vendor Assistance:

  • Assist visiting vendor field service engineers during commissioning, service calls, and machine upgrades such as software and hardware-related upgrades.

• Ancillary Equipment:

  • Maintain all AM ancillary equipment and document accordingly.
  • Perform additive machine diagnostics and machine operation troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

• Experience:

  • 1+ years of hands-on mechanical experience.
  • An understanding of AM machine operation, including machine flips and daily general maintenance tasks such as filter replacements.
  • Proven track record of resourcefulness from previous assignments.

• Skills:

  • Basic hand and power tool proficiency.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office.
  • Comfortable with confined spaces and working with hazardous chemicals.

• Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes in additive manufacturing.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience:

  • 5S experience.
  • Additive Manufacturing Experience.
  • Previous laser and/or electrical experience.

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $24.02-$33.63

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance,