Mechanical Assembler (Aerospace)

A shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

A-Shift Payrate: $42.00/HR

Job Description:

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians, you will build launch vehicles, spacecraft and launch facility systems. You will share in the teams impact on all aspects of and responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and supporting hardware testing that meets Blue Origin's program requirements. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Additional responsibilities include:

Assembly of a variety of structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanically actuated component sub-assemblies for New Shepard, New Glenn, and Engines components

Assembly of structural components to aerospace standards

Work with engineers to review design concepts, provide feedback for ease of assembly, and support development tests

Review, edit and follow work instructions for assembly tasks

Plan and communicate assembly steps for complex mechanical installations

Safely work with hazardous systems, containing chemicals and/or high pressure

Ability to work in a team environment with multiple and rapidly changing priorities

Excellent problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

Excellent demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

3-5 years of experience in precision assembly

Experience drilling and preparing close tolerance holes for structural assembly and fastener installation

Ability to document and maintain accurate records, strict procedural compliance, as well as read drawings and prints

Ability to use standard tools and basic fabrication equipment

Experience assembling and troubleshooting aerospace, military hardware, or other related fields

Demonstrated ability to use standard mechanical tools, fabrication shop equipment

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Work Monday -Thursday, 10 hour shifts (5AM- 3:30PM) with potential for overtime requests

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Must be physically able to:

Climb ladders and stairs, and work in small, restricted areas

Lift and carry 25 lbs

Desired:

Experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and vehicle integration

5 years experience in aerospace or related fields

A&P license or equivalent experience in launch vehicle or propulsion system assembly and integration

Familiarity with pressurized system safety for pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

Experience with 3D measurement tools and Spatial analyzer/Verisurf software

Working knowledge of a variety of rocket propellants, including hydrogen peroxide, RP, and cryogenics

Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard

Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Prescreen Questions:

Do you have experience drilling precision holes? If so, what kind of materials?

Countersinking/installing tolerance fasteners?

Do you have hydraulic assembly experience or any other precision assembly experience?

Working from a drawing?

Do you have cleanroom experience?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Drilling precision holes: 1 year (Preferred)
• Aerospace: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42