Blue Origin
Spaceflight
FluidFabricationTechnician
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“Fluid Fabrication Technician at Blue Origin. Skills: Fluid Systems Fabrication, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance, High-Pressure Systems Operation, Troubleshooting, Repair. Fabricate/weld hardware for various fluid systems. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot ground support equipment (GSE)”
What You'll Achieve.
lower the cost of access to space; enable Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth; enhance efficiency and reliability of testing operations
Industry & Context.
problem solvers; problem-solving ability
Ability to work nights and weekends, Ability to lift-up to 50 lbs., physically demanding tasks, standing, kneeling, crouching, climbing, 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%, U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident (i. e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum, Blue’s Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles... may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, pre-employment and random drug testing, DOT physical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
Nice to Have
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, 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
What You'll Do.
Fabricate/weld hardware for various fluid systems
and troubleshoot ground support equipment (GSE)
and repair systems supporting liquid oxygen (LOX)
and related pad buildout/test facility equipment
Work from engineering blueprints to create tubing/piping systems
and customized pneumatic panels supporting field installs
Support the development
and maintenance of ground support equipment (GSE) and fluid system infrastructure
Support construction and maintenance of LOX and fuel farms
including associated infrastructure
and development program activities as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with design engineers to support development and documentation of GSE systems and processes; Part of a hardworking team of diverse Fabricators, and Engineers; Directly supports our manufacturing integration teams
Full Job Description
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re 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! 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. **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 Origin’s 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,
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