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Overview

At Blue Origin, we are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Pipe Welder position is available at entry, mid, or senior levels, focusing on manual GTAW welding operations on aerospace-grade materials in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform manual GTAW (TIG) welding operations on aerospace components under supervision.
  • Prepare weld joints by cleaning, fitting, tacking, and positioning parts per engineering drawings.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and weld symbols.
  • Conduct visual self-inspection of completed welds and report defects.
  • Set up and maintain GTAW welding equipment and select appropriate materials.
  • Use hand tools and precision measuring equipment to verify dimensions and weld profiles.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Assist senior welders with complex weld assemblies and post-weld operations.
  • Participate in weld practice, qualification testing, and skills development.
  • Support material handling and shop operations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 0–10 years of GTAW (TIG) welding experience in a relevant environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and technical instructions.
  • Basic knowledge of GTAW welding fundamentals.
  • Must pass a practical weld test on carbon steel or stainless steel.
  • Comfortable using hand tools and basic precision measuring equipment.
  • Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Relocation provided.
  • Interviews will include a technical assessment.
  • Multiple positions available.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Huntsville, AL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Alabama currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$33/hr across 48 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 21 other active welding openings in Huntsville, AL right now, from 8 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Alabama as a whole we're tracking 112 other active welding openings from 71 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 14 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 (14), Austal USA (9), and Savard Group (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 $40/hr and Birmingham at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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.

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