Integration Engineering Technician II - Waterjet Operator

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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!

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 dedication 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 small, hardworking, diverse, accomplished and constantly evolving team of experts, you will work on multiple prototype development projects, operating specialized equipment to cut various materials to specific shapes and sizes for major launch vehicle structures, secondary structure, and other various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of redefining the way rockets are made and operated. If you share our passions and vision, thrive in a dynamic startup environment, excel on integrated multifunctional teams of diverse individuals, are experienced and skilled in several relevant technologies (even if perhaps not in the aerospace industry), continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve, enjoy occasional travel, and do not allow title or job description to limit the depth or breadth of your contributions, then we would love to hear from you. 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:

• Operating Waterjet to perform cutting, shaping, and profiling of various materials according to blueprints, written procedures, and engineering models, work orders, drawings, specifications.
• Review work orders, blueprints, or CAD files to decide the appropriate cutting specifications and techniques.
• Set up and load materials on the machine, ensuring proper alignment and secure clamping.
• Monitor and adjust cutting parameters, including speed, pressure, and delivery system, performing necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct regular inspections of cutting heads, nozzles, and abrasive delivery systems, maintain and repair if/when needed.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using precision measuring tools to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to machine performance, tooling, or cutting process, raising complex problems to the supervisor.
• Adhere to production schedules and meet assigned deadlines for the completion of waterjet cutting tasks.
• Document work activities, including material usage, machine setup details, and production quantities, accurately and timely.
• Setup new production work areas, including tooling and equipment. * Perform second party verifications and parts inspections.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, fix and correct malfunctions by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance of the Waterjet.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control.
• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, aerial lifts, flight vehicle and subassembly transportation equipment, truck-trailer combinations and other ground support equipment as required.
• Setup and operate a wide range of precision calibrated tools including, but not limited to, torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, laser tracker, height gauges and optical measuring instruments.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 5S, FOD, and ESD
• Work split-shift, extended hours overtime, and/or weekend shift when necessary
• Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to fulfilling the mission.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience with operating Waterjet.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field. Interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions and test procedures.
• Work with teams of diverse skills, fields, and backgrounds.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately, in writing and in person.
• Basic digital literacy such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Climb ladders/stairs and work in small, restricted areas. * Perform repetitive work.
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50lbs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field.
• Work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities.
• Continuous improvement mentality. Our job is never complete; we are always refining and improving.
• Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it.
• Experience in programming Waterjet.
• Experience in Waterjet maintenance.
• Experience with Flow Mach 500.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Experience with machining and operating CNC.
• Experience in handling large aerospace components.
• Experience in new product introduction.
• Experience in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.

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.

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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

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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.

• 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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