Technician III - Additive Manufacturing

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.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be responsible for Additive Manufacturing machine set up, operation, monitoring, and build-to-build changeover as well as some preventive maintenance. These machines and processing equipment support Blue Origin's various spaceflight systems. You will monitor and record operational information such as functional issues related to laser melt pool, material consumption rates, material inventory, and build start and completion dates. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of Additive Manufactured spaceflight and supporting hardware, continuous improvement, automation, and process development.

The Additive Manufacturing (AM) Technician position is very hands-on and offers critical insight into the daily AM machine/equipment functions that may not be well understood by AM Programmers, AM Applications, and/or the management team.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel required: This position requires travel to other Blue Origin sites for training on AM equipment, processes, and control media. Travel is typically scheduled in two- to three-week increments, and may occur during onboarding as well as when new equipment or processes are introduced.
• Shift availability (shift assignment determined at time of offer):
  • A Shift: Monday–Thursday 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • B Shift: Monday–Thursday 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
  • C Shift: Friday–Sunday 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • D Shift: Friday–Sunday 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate machinery safely, including PIT equipment, overhead cranes, printers, and sieves that support different alloys.
• Firm understanding of work instructions and applying proper documentation to each work order.
• Review and understand control media as it applies to work orders, referencing and documenting as needed throughout shift.
• Interface with a variety of stakeholders from within Additive, including programmers, schedulers, machinists, and technicians across multiple work centers.
• Travel to other Blue Origin sites for two- to three-week training assignments to complete equipment and process training, and bring that knowledge back to the Huntsville team.
• Position has a high degree of necessary physical mobility, including climbing stairs, ladders, and other lift devices. Position requires long periods of standing and covering long distances between work centers.
• Maintain a healthy, clean, and organized work area.
• Support department initiatives on safety, 5S, continuous improvement, and FOD control.
• Wear PAPR and PPE while on shift.
• Handle and process hazmat originating from 3D printers. Restock and apply passivation material at various collection and refill sites in the facility.
• Handle and process raw materials used to feed 3D printers, transporting and logging transactions while on shift.
• Handle and process printed parts with various lifting assists on a multitude of 3D printers.
• Log and maintain data while on the production floor through mobile workstations and tablets. Deep understanding of Microsoft Windows and iOS devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on Metallic Additive Manufacturing production experience.
• Associate degree in an applicable technical discipline from an accredited school or institution: Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology, Electromechanical, Optics, Lasers, Machining, etc.
• 4+ years manufacturing experience in an advanced technology operations environment.
• Proven long-term success within previous employment with a work history greater than 2 years.
• Proven ability to operate/work with complex processes and equipment including but not limited to precision medical equipment, robotics equipment, and/or Metallic Additive Manufacturing (AM) machines.
• Ability to work with complex software interfaces to ensure the highest fidelity information for our internal and external customers.
• An attitude that insists on the highest standards: quality, attention-to-detail, and dedication to the rigors necessary to pursue human-space-flight goals.
• Ability to show technical process thinking, an eye for process improvement, and demonstrated ability to adhere to schedule constraints.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to work any assigned shift, including nights and weekends.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other Blue Origin sites for training, in assignments of two to three weeks at a time.
• 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.

Culture Statement

Don't 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 you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't 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.