Blue Origin

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. This Pipe & GTAW (TIG) Welder position supports a new advanced hardware program, where the successful candidate will develop welding skills on aerospace-grade materials in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual GTAW (TIG) welding operations on aerospace components under the direction of senior welders.
• Prepare weld joints by cleaning, fitting, tacking, and positioning parts in fixtures and tooling.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and technical work instructions.
• Perform visual self-inspection of completed welds against workmanship standards.
• Set up and maintain GTAW welding equipment, selecting correct filler wire and machine parameters.
• Use hand tools and precision measuring equipment to verify fit-up dimensions and weld profiles.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, adhering to all safety protocols.
• Assist senior welders with complex weld assemblies and post-weld operations.
• Participate in weld practice, qualification testing, and skills development activities.
• Support material handling and shop operations.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional-level welding experience in an industrial, construction, or fabrication environment.
• Hands-on pipe and tube welding experience with carbon steel and/or stainless.
• Experience performing welds on components subject to pressure loads.
• Demonstrated experience with NDT-quality welds inspected by methods such as X-ray or ultrasonic testing.
• Ability to read and interpret welding drawings/blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience working to welding codes/standards like ASME or AWS.
• Familiarity with basic inspection and measuring tools.
• Proven track record of working safely in high-consequence environments.
• Ability to work in a shop environment, including standing for extended periods.
• Pipe fitting experience, including layout, fit-up, and alignment of pipe/tube systems.
• Experience in construction or heavy industrial settings.
• Prior experience performing welds subjected to NDT.
• Experience with codes such as B31.1 or D17.1.
• Background in tube welding and thin-wall components in high-pressure applications.
• Overhead crane, rigging, or forklift experience.
• Formal welding education or apprenticeship.
• Experience in a high-scrutiny, safety- or mission-critical industry.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• Relocation provided.
• Interviews will include a technical assessment.