Robot Operator II

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 program and operate robotic processing machines to produce high-value aerospace components. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects in working with design engineers to characterize, improve, document manufacturing processes and the resulting hardware quality. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. Special Mentions: Multiple Openings Shifts available: Second and Weekend Day & Night Shift Second Shift: Monday – Thursday (3pm – 1:30am) Shift Incentive Weekend Day Shift: Friday – Sunday (5am – 5:30pm) Weekend Night Shift: Friday - Monday (5pm - 5:30am) This position is Friday- Sunday and is scheduled for 36 hours, but the employee will receive an 11% weekend shift pay uplift. As such, the position is paid the equivalent of the 40-hour Monday-Friday shift. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Produce quality hardware per engineering drawings Jog and dry-run robot to set up processing Operate Kuka or ABB robotic system for production processes Robotic system programming, both at the machine control and with offline software Provide manufacturing feedback to design engineers Provide process improvement feedback to process engineers Safely work within an industrial environment Minimum Qualifications: 3 years of direct experience Knowledge of laser safety practices and experience in the operation of robotic-based systems Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard Familiar with using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc. Ability to set-up and accurately position large scale hardware Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. S. citizen, permanent resident alien or otherwise able to review all export-controlled technical information 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: Kuka robotic language (KRL) online programming Robotmaster offline CAM programming Mastercam and Alphacam experience Ability to operate manual machine tools (basic lathe, mill) Crane operator/ lift coordinator experience Compensation range for onsite WA applicants is: $31.20-$43.68 Other site ranges may differ 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. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a 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. Benefits Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.