Fluid Fabrication Technician

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Job Description:

We are a diverse team of collaborators doers and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse Fabricators and Engineers you will fabricate/weld hardware for various fluid systems supporting fabrication install maintain and troubleshoot ground support equipment (GSE) including pumps tanks valves and fluid system plumbing supporting LOX pads fuel pads and facility systems

The Fabrication Technician (Fluid Systems) supports the development operation and maintenance of ground support equipment (GSE) and fluid system infrastructure. This role is responsible for fabrication installation troubleshooting and repair of systems supporting liquid oxygen (LOX) fuel operations and related pad buildout/test facility equipment.

This role involves working from engineering blueprints to create tubing/piping systems and customized pneumatic panels supporting field installs. The position requires adaptability as priorities often shift rapidly to meet tight mission-critical timelines.

This position will report to the production manager and directly supports our manufacturing integration teams.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with pressurized pneumatic or hydraulic systems

• Build install maintain and troubleshoot ground support equipment (GSE) including pumps tanks valves and fluid system plumbing supporting LOX pads fuel pads and facility systems
• Operate and maintain high-pressure systems pumps pneumatic components and associated equipment
• Fabricate modify and repair GSE hardware and related mechanical systems
• Perform maintenance troubleshooting and repair of equipment and instrumentation
• Collaborate with design engineers to support development and documentation of GSE systems and processes
• Ensure all materials and systems meet Clean for Oxygen Service standards
• Support construction and maintenance of LOX and fuel farms including associated infrastructure
• Follow all applicable safety quality and regulatory standards (OSHA EPA NIOSH NFPA ASME NEC and company procedures)
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability of testing operations
• Support vehicle launch pad and development program activities as required
• Maintain required licenses certifications and operator permits

• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed to support testing and operational milestones
• Ability to lift-up to 50 lbs. (assisted as needed) performing physically demanding tasks including standing kneeling crouching climbing and working in confined spaces
• Willingness to work in extreme outdoor conditions (heat cold rain)
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to noise fumes and odors
• Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet
• Ability to travel up to 20% as required

Desired:

• Some technical coursework and/or AA technical degree/equivalent.
• Orbital Tube Welding (OTW) experience is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace military or other high-reliability environments

• Direct experience with ground support equipment (GSE) in aerospace or similar industries
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools power tools and general shop equipment
• Proven problem-solving ability in fast-paced high-consequence environments
• Knowledge of vacuum systems hydraulic systems and pumps
• Experience performing vacuum leak testing per ASME standards
• Familiarity with fluid system fittings (e.g. NPT AN)
• Experience with precision tube bending and fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings electrical schematics and P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams)
• Understanding of hazardous systems including cryogenic flammable hypergolic and pyrophoric materials
• Knowledge of high-pressure system design operation and safety practices

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding) Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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% and an 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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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