layiq

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Technician - Custom Machinery Assembly III at Blue Origin | LAYIQ

Perform precision mechanical assembly of multi-axis motion subsystems — gantry structures, linear rails and carriages, dual-motor coupled axes, vertical lift stages, traversing mechanisms, and precision blade and wiper assemblies — working from engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and work orders
Install, align, and verify high-resolution linear encoder feedback systems, including read-head air-gap setting, scale alignment, and shield termination
Execute machine alignment and calibration campaigns using precision metrology — dial indicators, height gauges, optical trackers, and coordinate measuring equipment — and iterate measure-correct-remeasure passes until the machine converges inside its accuracy budget
Apply calibrated torque per specification, install and verify fasteners and locking features, and document as-installed values
Assemble, leak-check, and commission fluid and gas subsystems — cooling loops, chillers, gas distribution, purge circuits, filtration, and sealed-volume containment
Route, terminate, and dress cabling and service loops, including continuously flexing cable carriers, with attention to signal integrity and strain relief
Bring new machines up from mechanically complete to production-ready: power-on checks, axis commissioning, subsystem functional verification, and first-article support
Troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and fluid faults on fielded machines to component level, isolating root cause rather than swapping parts until symptoms clear
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on an operating fleet, including scheduled service, wear-item replacement, and precision component swaps that must preserve alignment
Execute retrofit and upgrade work on machines already in production, where downtime is measured against hardware deliveries
Document all work in the work-order system — as-found and as-left condition, parts consumed, measurements taken, and anomalies observed — to the standard that lets an engineer reconstruct what happened months later
Write and red-line assembly, commissioning, and maintenance procedures based on what actually works on the floor
Support root-cause investigations by capturing data, preserving failed hardware, and contributing direct observation to the analysis
Follow lockout/tagout, confined-space, energized-work, and PPE requirements without exception, and stop work when conditions are unsafe
Train and mentor junior technicians, and serve as a technical resource for assembly and troubleshooting methods
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Associate degree, technical/trade school certificate, or completed apprenticeship in a mechanical, electromechanical, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance discipline
Experience with servo-driven multi-axis motion systems, including gantry-coupled axes
Experience installing or servicing linear encoder feedback systems and diagnosing intermittent feedback faults
Experience with sealed or controlled-atmosphere enclosures, including sealing methods and leak-rate verification
Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, or thermal-management fluid systems, including tube bending, fitting installation, and leak checking
Experience commissioning new equipment from mechanically complete through production release
Familiarity with motion controller and PLC interfaces — enough to run a jog, read a fault code, and hold a productive conversation with a controls engineer
Experience with precision metrology equipment (CMM, optical trackers, interferometry)
Certified or certifiable in forklift operation, overhead crane, and rigging
Lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E, or comparable energized-work safety training
Experience using an ERP, MES, or CMMS work-order system to record maintenance and assembly work
Experience training or leading other technicians
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Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs unassisted, and to participate in team lifts of heavier components
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or awkward positions for extended periods
Ability to work on ladders, elevated platforms, and at height on large machine structures
Ability to work with arms overhead and to reach into enclosed machine volumes
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection where required
Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment with associated noise, temperature variation, and machinery hazards
Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $33.85 - $47.39
Other site ranges may differ
Culture 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 an 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.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 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. 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, sex, 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here .
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 . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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