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Sr. Machinist - Military Veterans

at R&R Integrated Solutions





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!







We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.







As part of a diverse and hardworking team of experts, you will set up, develop, and operate complex machining processes for Turbo Machine components supporting assembly of flight hardware for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of transforming the way rockets are made and operated. You will work closely with area leadership and Engineering to implement, document, refine, and standardize new manufacturing processes and continually look for ways to improve the process, quality of hardware, and the area you work in. This will be accomplished by direct hands-on experience with the development and production of impellers and other Turbo Machine components utilizing multi-axis machining, turning, and/or grinding centers. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.







We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!






Will be expected to train at our Cape Canaveral, FL location 2 weeks a month for the first 6 months of tenure. Position will be permanently based in Huntsville, AL.







Qualifications:







  • Minimum of 15 years in manufacturing working hands on in an aerospace environment


  • Minimum of 7 years working with multi axis lathes and high speed 5 axis mills producing complex parts with tight tolerances


  • Minimum of 7 years working with hardened metals.


  • Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures.


  • Extensive experience with Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, and other CNC controls.


  • Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard


  • Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities


  • Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.


  • Extremely customer focused with strong verbal and written communication skills


  • A demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teams of diverse skills across large geographic distances


  • A continuous improvement mindset. Our job is never complete; we are always optimizing.


  • Work off-shift, extended hours, overtime, and weekends if/when necessary


  • Intense curiosity for understanding the details of our business and how to optimize it


  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex projects with minimal oversight


  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion


  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum








Desired:





  • Experience with turbo machine components made from nickel-based stainless-steel alloys, copper, or titanium


  • Tooling and fixture design


  • Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware


  • Outside processing knowledge (heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.)








Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.







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. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.







Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation





Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at



EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com

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Huntsville, AL

R&R Integrated Solutions (R&R) is a specialized recruiting firm that connects top talent to essential telecommunications roles, including tower technicians, fiber optic installers, maintenance technicians, and data center professionals. Focused exclusively on the telecom industry, R&R understands the high standards for technical and safety skills required in this field, carefully vetting candidates to match the unique needs of each employer. By aligning telecom companies with skilled professionals, R&R supports the continued growth and reliability of communication infrastructure in an ever-connected world.


From installing and maintaining fiber optic networks to ensuring data centers operate efficiently and securely, RR’s targeted approach meets the demands of today’s telecommunications landscape. R&R excels in sourcing professionals with the certifications and experience necessary to advance connectivity across industries, fostering teams that ensure data flow, high-speed internet, and network reliability nationwide. With a commitment to quality placements, Our firm plays a vital role in building the workforce that powers global communication networks

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