Blue Origin

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The Aerospace TIG Welder Sr. will be responsible for Inconel-based TIG welding on fuel pumps, high pressure locks, and other large-scale castings for Blue Origin's BE-4 engines.

Responsibilities

• TIG welding aerospace stainless steel and Inconel hardware, using manual equipment.
• Weld preparation including cutting, blending, chamfering and cleaning parts.
• Support/prepare parts for post-weld inspection processes such as dye penetrant, X-ray and chemical treatments.
• Design support and fabrication of tooling for welding and assembly.
• Communicate with engineers on design concepts, offering suggestions for improvements to the design.
• Perform Strip Welding and Installation on Flight Hardware.
• Review, edit and follow Work Instructions for welding and assembly work.
• Safely work within an industrial environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience with DC- and AC-TIG welding of metals including stainless steels, aluminum, Inconel alloys.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to document and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to use precision hand tools, standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment.
• Familiar with use of personal computers.
• Knowledge of AWS D17.1 aerospace welding specs (preferred).
• Familiarity with tube fabrication and pressurized system safety (preferred).
• Knowledgeable in the use of 3-D CAD tools, preferably CREO, and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard (preferred).
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware (preferred).
• Machining experience (preferred).
• Crane Operator/Lift Coordinator Experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• Relocation provided.
• A Shift (Mon-Thu 5:00am - 3:30pm).
• Interviews will include a technical welding assessment.