Blue Origin
Aerospace
PipeWelder(AllLevels)
“Pipe Welder (All Levels) at Blue Origin. Skills: Manual GTAW (TIG) welding, Pipe and tube welding, NDT-quality welds, Reading engineering drawings and weld symbols. Performing manual GTAW (TIG) welding operations on aerospace components. Preparing weld joints”
Industry & Context.
U. S. person status required, Ability to work in a shop environment, Standing for extended periods, Lifting materials, Working in various positions (overhead, vertical, confined areas as needed), Technical assessment during interviews, Background Check required, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if on a military installation, Potential for Commercial Motor Vehicle regulations if applicable, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential if applicable
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Professional-level welding experience in an industrial, construction, or fabrication environment, Hands-on pipe and tube welding experience (carbon steel and/or 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 drawingslueprints, 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)
Nice to Have
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)
What You'll Do.
Performing manual GTAW (TIG) welding operations on aerospace components
Preparing weld joints
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
and technical work instructions
Performing visual self-inspection of completed welds
Setting up and maintaining GTAW welding equipment
Using hand tools and precision measuring equipment
and safe work environment
Assisting senior welders with complex weld assemblies
Participating in weld practice
qualification testing
and skills development activities
Supporting material handling and shop operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work alongside experienced welders and manufacturing engineers; Perform manual GTAW welding operations under direct supervision; Reporting defects to the lead welder or quality inspector; Assisting senior welders with complex weld assemblies
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