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Blue Origin

Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft

Pipe Welder

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHuntsville, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Candidates must have 0–10 years of GTAW (TIG) welding experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or vocational training environment; welding school or technical program coursework counts.
  • Candidates must be able to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and technical work instructions.
  • Candidates must have basic knowledge of GTAW welding fundamentals, including joint types, filler metals, shielding gas selection, tungsten preparation, and machine setup.
  • Candidates must pass a practical weld test (1G and 2G minimum) on carbon steel or stainless steel.
  • Candidates must be comfortable using hand tools and basic precision measuring equipment, including calipers, tape measures, and fillet gages.
  • Candidates must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Candidates must have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn from experienced welders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee lawfully admitted into the U.S., or person granted asylum.
  • A standard background check is required for all positions.
  • A Defense Biometric Identification System background check is required if the role requires work on a military installation.
  • Certain driver profiles may be subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including driver qualification files, medical certification before onboarding, road test, hours-of-service rules, drug and alcohol testing, vehicle inspection requirements, commercial driver's license requirements when applicable, and hazardous materials transportation and shipping training.
  • Certain job profiles require the ability to obtain and maintain a Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre-employment and random drug testing and a Department of Transportation physical.

Responsibilities

  • Perform manual GTAW (TIG) welding operations on aerospace components under senior welders’ direction, following approved weld procedure specifications and detailed work instructions.
  • Prepare weld joints by cleaning, fitting, tacking, and positioning parts in fixtures and tooling according to engineering drawings and process documentation.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and technical work instructions to understand joint configurations, material types, and acceptance criteria.
  • Visually inspect completed welds against workmanship standards and identify and report defects such as porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, or excessive reinforcement to the lead welder or quality inspector.
  • Set up and maintain GTAW welding equipment by selecting the correct filler wire, tungsten electrodes, shielding gas, and machine parameters according to the applicable weld procedure specification.
  • Use hand tools and precision measuring equipment, including calipers, fillet gages, weld inspection gages, and tape measures, to verify fit-up dimensions and weld profiles.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; follow personal protective equipment requirements, safety protocols, welding ventilation standards, and housekeeping practices.
  • Assist senior welders with complex weld assemblies by positioning parts, purging back-side shielding gas, monitoring interpass temperatures, and performing post-weld operations such as grinding and blending.
  • Participate in weld practice, qualification testing, and skills development activities to expand position and material certifications.
  • Support material handling and shop operations by moving weldments, staging parts at work cells, and assisting with fixture setup and teardown.

Desired Qualifications

  • Completion of a welding technology program from an accredited vocational school, community college, or trade school.
  • AWS D17.1 awareness or entry-level GTAW certification on any material group.
  • Exposure to welding on stainless steel, aluminum, or nickel-based alloys such as Inconel and Haynes in a training or production setting.
  • Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) concepts, including visual inspection criteria, dye penetrant, or radiographic testing acceptance standards.
  • Familiarity with weld procedure specifications and procedure qualification records.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or precision industrial manufacturing.
  • Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment such as a forklift, crane, or hoist.
  • Willingness to work varied shifts, weekends, and overtime as production schedules require.
  • Experience with 5S methodology or lean workplace practices.

About the Company

Blue Origin

Builds rockets, engines and lunar spacecraft

Blue Origin builds rockets, engines and spacecraft for commercial satellite operators and government space programs. Its New Glenn orbital rocket uses a reusable first stage, while Blue Moon landers are designed to transport cargo and astronauts to the lunar surface. The company designs and manufactures liquid-fueled propulsion systems, and its New Shepard vehicle is built for short suborbital trips carrying people and research payloads. Customers pay for launch services and engines, and government development contracts fund work on systems for exploration beyond Earth orbit. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, Blue Origin is headquartered in Kent, Washington.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$10.1B
Headquarters
Kent, WA
Founded
2000

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