This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will ensure machinery is operating and running efficiently for use in manufacturing hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of performing troubleshooting, preventative maintenance repair and upgrades.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Shift available:
  • Monday – Thursday (5am – 3:30pm)

Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Manage all machine tool service requirements and needs
• Perform/schedule factory required preventative maintenance
• Maintain and repair machine tools and other equipment
•  Assemble and install mechanical equipment and systems such as production machinery/tools
• Maintain all machine service records
• Schedule factory repair technicians
• Operate as a point of contact with factory for service
• Provide training as required for preventative maintenance to other employees
• Safely work within an industrial environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in machine maintenance
• Trouble shoot and repair CNC equipment such as furnaces, X-Rays, lasers and robots
• Have working experience with CNC machine operations and mechanical components including motors, spindles, bearings, controls, relays, switches and solenoids
• Familiar reading electrical schematics and diagrams
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in use of precision hand tools
• Familiar with use of personal computers
• Self-motivated and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates
• Must be able to work assigned shift, as well as weekends and overtime, when necessary
• Able to perform mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fraction and decimals)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ipsen and Prima Power Laserdyne control experience
• 10 years of experience in machine maintenance
• Familiar with Laserdyne and IPG machines
• Experience with Laser and Ball Bar alignments
• Multi-axis lathe, multi-axis mill and multi axis VTL maintenance experience
• Integration of accessory machine components
• Machine ladder logic and PLC experience
• Machine operation experience
• Hazard waste management experience
• Have a knowledge of standard OSHA and State safety regulations and policies including Lock Out Tag procedures for all types of equipment
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware