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. 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.

Blue Origin is developing the next generation launch and space vehicle manufacturing facility on Florida’s Space Coast at our Orbital Launch Site Manufacturing Complex. We are in search of a Maintenance technician that can perform under minimal supervision the following: Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on machining equipment, work with customers and suppliers both within and outside of organization, communicate clearly with team. **Availability for Off shift preferred**

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!

Responsibilities:

• Preforms all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Manage all machine tool service requirements and needs
• Perform/schedule factory required preventative maintenance
• Maintain and repair machine tools and other equipment
• Assemble and install mechanical equipment and systems such as production machinery/tools
• Maintain all machine service records
• Schedule factory repair technicians
• Operate as a point of contact with factory for service
• Provide training as required for preventative maintenance to other employees
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Use of gages and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements.
• Use of precision tool, machinery and equipment such as CNC lathe, mills, 5 axis, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• Complies with all quality and company policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in machine maintenance
• Trouble shoot and repair CNC equipment such as mills, lathes, lasers and EDMs
• Have working experience with CNC machine operations and mechanical components including motors, spindles, bearings, controls, relays, switches and solenoids
• Familiar reading electrical schematics and diagrams
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in use of precision hand tools
• Familiar with use of personal computers
• Self-motivated and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
• High school diploma or GED required along with trade school degree or 5 years of experience.
• GD&T knowledge and full understanding.
• Effectively communicate and understands job instructions both verbally and written.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations in the concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical of diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. when required, use of an overhead crane, forklift, stand for long periods of time, vision requirements will include close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus.
• Computer skills.
• Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien
   

Desired:

• Fanuc, Haas, Mori-Seiki, Siemens and Heidenhain control experience
• Familiar with Laserdyne and IPG machines
• Experience with Laser and Ball Bar alignments
• Multi-axis lathe, multi-axis mill and multi axis VTL maintenance experience
• Integration of accessory machine components
• Machine ladder logic and PLC experience
• Machine operation experience
• Basic of tooling and fixture design
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• Ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skill levels
• Experience machining tight tolerance, high value components

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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