FCAW Welder/Fabricator

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. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. In this role, you will be part of the Enterprise Fabrication Division , supporting our Dev. Pad rebuild effort and Tooling sites across Blue Origin. As part of a hardworking team of technicians, welders, fabricators, and engineers, you will use your skills and knowledge to complete build-to-print and prototype work for various programs and projects across the company. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of fabricating weldments of various size, complexity, and materials while ensuring safety and quality goals are achieved. Mechanical aptitude, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and ability to communicate as a team member both verbally and in writing paramount. In this role you will collaborate with welders and engineering to ensure designers receive the exact weldment they need. This position will report to the Welding Supervisor and directly supports the Enterprise Fabrication team. 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 Multiple positions available. Shifts available: A Shift (Mon - Thu 5:00am - 3:30pm) B Shift (Mon-Thu 3:00pm - 1:30am) Local travel required up to 20% A technical welding assessment will be part of the interview process Responsibilities Read and interpret engineering drawings and industry specifications Welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to blueprint and industry specifications using manual, semi-automatic and/or automatic equipment Weld preparation including cutting, blending, chamfering, and cleaning parts Collaborate with engineering to refine welding processes and weldment designs. Design support and fabrication tooling required for welding and assembly Excellent communication skills Provide manufacturing feedback to design engineers Provide process improvement feedback to process engineers Safely work within an industrial environment Continuous improvement mentality Qualifications 3+ years of direct experience Experience with FCAW, TIG and stick welding: carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum Ability to pass practical weld test in all positions to applicable welding code Ability to troubleshoot welds and welding equipmentli> Self-sufficient with the ability to work within a team environment or independently as required Ability to use precision hand tools, standard mechanical tools, and fabrication shop equipment Ability to develop and fabricate fixtures and tooling Ability to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships. Desired AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6, D17.1 certifications Strong background in joint preparation, fit-up, and fabrication Plasma and/or oxyacetylene cutting experience Understanding of GD&T and Welding Symbols Forklift operation Rigging experience Knowledge of NDT methods 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. 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Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical Benefits Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week) Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details. 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