Senior Machine Maintenance Technician (R39662)

at  Blue Origin LLC

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 diverse 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, 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 15+ years of experience in machine maintenance
• Trouble shoot and repair CNC equipment such as mills, lathes, 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:

• Fanuc, Haas, Okuma, Mitsubishi, Mori-Seiki, Siemens and Heidenhain control experience
• 20+ 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

INCLUSIVITY 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

• 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