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Blue Origin

Pipe Welder I

Location

Huntsville, AL

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

AWS D17.1AWS D17.1.6G
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Posted on August 25, 2026

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 within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all facilities.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and technical work instructions.
  • Self-sufficient, self-starter and driven.
  • 0-2+ years of experience GTAW welding in a manufacturing production environment.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft office suite applications.
  • Must be able to author/develop weld schedules that meet AWS D17.1 Class A inspections requirements.
  • Familiar with all types of Non-Destructive testing and quality policies.
  • Experience in using automated welding equipment.
  • Substantial ability using hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
  • Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50lbs.
  • Must be able to pass a practical Weld Test (1F, 3F, 2G, 3G and 6G).
  • Certified per ASME Section IX.
  • Some technical coursework, trade school and/or AA technical degree/equivalent.
  • Familiarity with Geometric tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Experience with mechanized welding technologies.
  • Leadership experience.
  • Willingness to mentor less experienced technicians and welders.
  • Experience with 5S methodology and lean initiatives.
  • Current GTAW certifications in accordance with AWS D17.1.
  • Expert level of confidence in aerospace manufacturing specifications for structural and welded assemblies.
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.).
  • Work 2nd shift, as well as weekends and overtime, when necessary.
  • Willingness to develop/learn new welding processes.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Shifts: A | Mon-Thurs (5am-3:30pm)
  • Location: Huntsville, AL
  • Relocation: Available

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How this job compares in Huntsville, AL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, pipe welder jobs across Alabama currently run a median of $32/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$40/hr across 8 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 Huntsville, AL

We're tracking 18 other active welding openings in Huntsville, AL right now, from 11 different employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across Alabama as a whole we're tracking 131 other active welding openings from 96 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Huntsville, or widen the search to Alabama.

Blue Origin currently has 8 other openings live in Alabama, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Alabama at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Blue Origin (8), ORION (4), and Rheem Manufacturing Company (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Alabama, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Mobile at $48/hr, Birmingham at $25/hr, and Huntsville at $24/hr. Huntsville is among them.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

See all pipe welder openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • 6G — a pipe test welded on a joint fixed at a 45-degree incline. Because the torch has to travel through flat, vertical, and overhead angles in a single pass, passing 6G qualifies you for every position on pipe — which is why it is the ticket that separates pipe welders from plate welders on pay.
  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.
  • 3G / 4G — plate position tests — 3G is welded vertically, 4G overhead. Together they demonstrate you can hold a puddle against gravity, and they are the common entry qualifications for structural and production shops.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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