Pipe Welder II - C Shift

About the role

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, as well as Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all facilities. You will apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. The position is located in Huntsville, AL, works Shift C (Friday–Sunday, 5:00 am – 5:30 pm), and relocation is available.

Responsibilities

• Preparing weld joints — cleaning, fitting, tacking, and positioning parts in fixtures and tooling per engineering drawings and process documentation
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical work instructions
• Performing welds on components subject to pressure loads (e.g., refineries, power plants, steam systems, process piping)
• Using hand tools and precision measuring equipment
• Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lb
• Passing a practical weld test (1F, 3F, 2G, 3G, and 6G)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical work instructions
• Self‑sufficient, self‑starter and driven
• 3+ years of experience GTAW welding in a manufacturing production environment
• Demonstrated experience with NDT‑quality welds inspected by methods such as X‑ray/RT, UT (including PAUT/AUT) or similar advanced NDT
• Familiarity with all types of Non‑Destructive testing and quality policies
• Experience performing welds on components subject to pressure loads (e.g., refineries, power plants, steam systems, process piping)
• Substantial ability using hand tools and precision measuring equipment
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lb
• Must be able to pass a practical weld test (1F, 3F, 2G, 3G, and 6G)
• U.S. person status as required by applicable regulations (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified per ASME Section IX
• Background in tube welding and heavy‑wall pipe and plate welding in high‑pressure or safety‑critical applications
• Experience in a high‑scrutiny, safety‑ or mission‑critical industry (e.g., aerospace, nuclear, or similar)
• 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.)
• Willingness to develop/learn new welding processes

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
• Eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type and job level (details not guaranteed)

Schedule

Shift C: Friday–Sunday, 5:00 am – 5:30 pm