Shift Leader- Additive Manufacturing Maintenance

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

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!

• Manage a team of 10+ skilled maintenance technicians across multiple shifts
• Evaluate systems or facilities to understand what work needs to be performed
• Define and adhere to all required preventative and predictive maintenance schedule needs for all Additive Manufacturing work centers
• Work with Additive Manufacturing leadership to define required scope
• Define staffing plans to ensure all work center needs are being met
• Assemble and install mechanical equipment and systems such as Metallic 3D Printers
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery to help grow in both capabilities and capacity
• Maintain all machine service records
• Schedule and operate as a point of contact for the department for facility maintenance and factory repair technicians
• Provide training as required for preventative maintenance to other employees
• Safely work within an industrial environment
• Performs other duties as assigned

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Metallic Additive Manufacturing
• A minimum of 3 years of leadership/management experience
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing various pieces of equipment such as Additive printers, chillers, conveying systems
• Have working experience with mechanical components including motors, spindles, bearings, controls, relays, switches and solenoids.
• Experience working with calibrated tools as well as calibrating equipment
• Familiar reading electrical schematics and diagrams
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in use of precision hand tools
• Self-motivated and ability to prioritize projects to meet completion dates

• Understanding of laser safety and laser characteristics
• Hazard waste management experience
• Have a knowledge of standard OSHA and State safety regulations and policies including Lock Out Tag procedures for all types of equipment
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware

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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.