Technician - Composites

Blue Origin

Space Coast, FL, United States
Composite layup techniques
Carbon pre-preg and carbon fibers
Fiberglass and hand layup
This frontline, hands-on-hardware role involves Payload Fairing production, performing composite layup such as carbon pre-preg, carbon fibers, fiberglass, and hand layup

Job Summary

  • This frontline, hands-on-hardware role involves Payload Fairing production, performing composite layup such as carbon pre-preg, carbon fibers, fiberglass, and hand layup.
  • Key responsibilities include manufacturing, assembling, and testing New Glenn Fairings, operating specialized equipment, and configuring production work areas.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, and up to four weeks of paid time off per year.

Matching Summary

This frontline, hands-on-hardware role involves Payload Fairing production, performing composite layup such as carbon pre-preg, carbon fibers, fiberglass, and hand layup.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Composite layup techniques
  • Carbon pre-preg and carbon fibers
  • Fiberglass and hand layup
  • Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machines
  • Precision calibrated tools operation
  • 5S principles for work areas

Nice-to-have

  • Thrive in dynamic startup environment
  • Excel on integrated cross-functional teams
  • Continuously seek opportunities to learn
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Curiosity for optimizing processes

Key Requirements

  • 0-3 years Level I Technician experience
  • 3+ years Level II Technician experience
  • 5+ years Level III Technician experience
  • 8+ years Sr Level Technician experience
  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience with automated fiber placement (AFP)
  • Experience with lamination
  • Experience with large out-of-autoclave (OoA) oven curing
  • Experience with trimming, drilling, routing, machining
  • Experience with robotics
  • Experience with adhesives, sealants, thermal blankets
  • Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • Comfortable working at heights
  • Comfortable working in confined spaces

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S.

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