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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 a part of a small fabrication team, you will be the primary welder responsible for carbon & stainless pipe and structural steel welding in the shop and in the field, and other welding tasks as assigned including cutting, fit-up, grinding, and painting per WPS, engineering drawings, and work instructions. You will train additional team members to qualify for pipe welding per ASME Section IX and structural steel welding per AWS D1.1. Though welding will be your primary responsibility, you will perform several other tasks such as equipment repairs, fabrication of assemblies and fixtures, and maintenance of the weld shop.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Shifts available:
  • 1st shift
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Self-sufficient, self-starter and driven.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Current or previous pipe welding qualification/certification.
• 5+ years GTAW pipe welding experience.
• Working knowledge and practical experience in pipe fitting.
• Must be able to pass practical weld tests for 6G pipe and 3G/4G structural steel.
• Expert ability in welding aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel.
• Expert ability in GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
• Bend/kneel, stoop/crouch, twist/turn, grasp/reach overhead and outward frequently.
• Ability to travel to different vendor and Blue Origin facilities as necessary.
• Must document and maintain accurate records.
• 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

• AA technical degree/equivalent and/or technical coursework.
• Experience in use of 3D CAD programs.
• Ability to interpret GD&T.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment. (forklift, overhead crane, hoist, man lift, etc.)
• Work 1st or 2nd shift, as well as weekends and overtime, when necessary.
• Working knowledge of pressurized fluid systems.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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