Aerospace TIG Welder Sr.

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• TIG welding aerospace stainless steel and Inconel hardware, using manual equipment
• Weld preparation including cutting, blending, chamfering and cleaning parts
• Support/prepare parts for post-weld inspection processes such as dye penetrant, X-ray and chemical treatments
• Design support and fabrication of tooling for welding and assembly
• Communicate with engineers on design concepts, offering suggestions for improvements to the design
• Perform Strip Welding and Installation on Flight Hardware
• Review, edit and follow Work Instructions for welding and assembly work
• Safely work within an industrial environment
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience with DC- and AC-TIG welding of metals including stainless steels, aluminum, Inconel alloys
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to document and maintain accurate records
• Ability to use precision hand tools, standard mechanical tools and fabrication shop equipment
• Familiar with use of personal computers

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AWS D17.1 aerospace welding specs
• Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc.) and pressurized system safety
• Knowledgeable in the use of 3-D CAD tools (CREO is preferred), and ability to read and interpret GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
• Machining experience
• Crane Operator/Lift Coordinator experience

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Pay

Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $47.01 - $65.81 Other Site Ranges May Differ

Schedule

A Shift (Mon-Thu 5:00am - 3:30pm)