Job Description

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems, and we are looking for an Aerospace Welding Specialist to support robotic welding of the New Glenn rocket across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Operate robotic weld systems.
  • Perform manual blend operations across multiple positions.
  • Conduct precision drilling for internal tank installations according to engineering specifications.
  • Setup new production work areas, including layouts, tooling, and equipment.
  • Perform second party verifications and hardware inspections.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct discrepancies.
  • Perform 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.
  • Ability to work any shift, extended overtime, and weekends as needed.
  • Self-sufficient, self-starter, 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 US, US

Pay in context

At roughly $32/hr, this posting sits about 16% above the $28/hr median for welding jobs in US, US — toward the top of a $24–$32/hr middle band drawn from 26 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 73% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in US, US

We're tracking 26 other active welding openings in US, US right now, from 25 different employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across US as a whole we're tracking 26 other active welding openings from 25 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in US.

Blue Origin currently has 1 other opening live in US, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in US at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Valmont Industries (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Similar openings near US, US

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Aerospace Welding Specialist - Multiple Shifts (Evergreen) (Open) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.