Job description

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.

As part of a diverse and 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.

Other responsibilities include:

• Hands on programming, set up and machining of 3, 4 and 5 axis mills, multi axis lathes, and development of critical machining processes
• Working with engineering to document and standardize production processes
• Partner with leadership and engineering to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals. This role will impact space flight programs and objectives!
• Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications
• 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!

Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in machining aerospace components.
• Experience machining the following materials: nickel-based stainless steel alloys (Inconel, Monel, etc.), Copper, Aluminum and/or Titanium
• Extensive experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Mazak, Hass, Kuraki and/or DMG Mori
• Experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining on both mill and lathe machines (Horizontal, mill/turns)
• 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.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift, as well as weekends and overtime, when necessary.
• 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.

Desired:

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.59 - $30.32 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kent, WA 98032: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining on both mill and lathe machines (Horizontal, mill/turns)?

Experience:

• Machining: 10 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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