Pipe Welder II

This Pipe & GTAW (TIG) Welder position is supporting a new advanced hardware program at Blue Origin. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced welders and manufacturing engineers to perform manual GTAW welding operations on aerospace-grade materials under direct supervision. This is a hands-on, learn-by-doing role in an early-phase manufacturing environment — you will develop your welding skills on hardware while building the foundational knowledge needed to advance as a welder.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing manual GTAW (TIG) welding operations on aerospace components under the direction of senior welders, following approved weld procedure specifications (WPS) and detailed work instructions

• 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, weld symbols, and technical work instructions to understand joint configurations, material types, and acceptance criteria

• Performing visual self-inspection of completed welds against workmanship standards; identifying and reporting defects such as porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, or excessive reinforcement to the lead welder or quality inspector

• Setting up and maintaining GTAW welding equipment — selecting correct filler wire, tungsten electrodes, shielding gas, and machine parameters per the applicable WPS

• Using hand tools and precision measuring equipment — calipers, fillet gages, weld inspection gages, and tape measures — to verify fit-up dimensions and weld profiles

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area; adhering to all PPE requirements, safety protocols, welding ventilation standards, and housekeeping practices

• Assisting senior welders with complex weld assemblies — positioning parts, purging back-side shielding gas, monitoring interpass temperatures, and handling post-weld operations such as grinding and blending

• Participating in weld practice, qualification testing, and skills development activities to expand position and material certifications

• Supporting material handling and shop operations — moving weldments, staging parts at work cells, and assisting with fixture setup and teardown

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional-level welding experience in an industrial, construction, or fabrication environment

• Hands-on pipe and tube welding experience (carbon steel and/or stainless; thin-wall experience acceptable)

• Experience performing welds on components subject to pressure loads (e.g., refineries, power plants, steam systems, process piping)

• Demonstrated experience with NDT-quality welds, including work that has been inspected by methods such as:

  • X-ray / radiographic testing (RT)

  • Ultrasonic testing (UT), including phased array (PAUT) or automated UT (AUT), or similar advanced NDT

• Ability to read and interpret welding drawings/blueprints, isometrics, and weld symbols

• Experience working to welding codes/standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, or equivalent) and passing code-quality weld tests

• Familiarity with basic inspection and measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, tape measures, squares) to verify fit-up and finished work

• Proven track record of working safely in high-consequence environments (e.g., refineries, power plants, industrial facilities)

• Ability to work in a shop environment, including standing for extended periods, lifting materials, and working in various positions (overhead, vertical, confined areas as needed)

• 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:

• Pipe fitting experience, including layout, fit-up, and alignment of pipe/tube systems prior to welding

• Experience in construction or heavy industrial settings, such as refineries, power plants, paper mills, or similar facilities

• Prior experience performing welds regularly subjected to NDT, including:

  • X-ray / RT

  • Phased array UT (PAUT) or automated UT (AUT)

  • Liquid penetrant (PT), including experience with multiple PT techniques

• Experience with codes such as B31.1 or D17.1, or other aerospace/pressure piping codes

• Background in tube welding and thin-wall components in high-pressure or safety-critical applications

• Overhead crane, rigging, or forklift experience in a shop or construction environment

• Formal welding education or apprenticeship (technical school, union apprenticeship, or equivalent)

• Experience in a high-scrutiny, safety- or mission-critical industry (e.g., aerospace, nuclear, or similar)

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

• Multiple positions available