Job Description

Overview

At Blue Origin, we are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Aerospace Welding role involves supporting the welding of the New Glenn rocket as part of a collaborative team focused on safe human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

  • Operate robotic weld systems.
  • Perform manual blend operations across multiple positions.
  • Conduct precision drilling for internal tank installations.
  • Setup new production work areas, including layouts and tooling.
  • Perform second party verifications and hardware inspections.
  • Troubleshoot and correct discrepancies through modification and repair.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Operate various material handling equipment.
  • Setup and operate precision calibrated tools.
  • Perform routine maintenance functions to support safety and organization.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Experience in manufacturing, integration, or a relevant field.
  • Ability to interpret engineering models and specifications.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills such as Windows and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces for extended periods.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy items up to 50lbs.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work any shift, extended overtime hours, and weekends.
  • Self-sufficient and driven.
  • Metallurgical knowledge.
  • Expert level in fabricating and using hand tools.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Relocation provided.
  • Shifts available: B Shift (Mon - Thu 3:00pm - 1:30am), C Shift (Fri - Sun 5:00am - 5:30pm), D Shift (Fri - Sun 5:00pm - 5:30am).

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Merritt Island, FL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Florida currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$32/hr across 135 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Merritt Island, FL

Merritt Island, FL currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 1 employer. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Florida as a whole we're tracking 287 other active welding openings from 163 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Merritt Island, or widen the search to Florida.

Blue Origin currently has 6 other openings live in Florida, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Florida at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Miami, FL (17), BAE Systems (11), and Welding Shop in Tampa, FL (11). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Florida, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are MIAMI at $35/hr, Jacksonville at $32/hr, and Cape Canaveral at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Merritt Island, FL

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