Description

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Key job responsibilities

• Set up and operate coordinate measuring machines.

• Perform first article, in-process, final and receiving inspections.

• Provide feedback to machinists and engineers with dimensional data.

• Document, track and complete discrepancy reports.

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

• Excellent communication skills.

• Fluent in the use of precision hand tools, gauges, optical comparator, and surface plate work.

• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance, high-value components.

• Basic machining knowledge.

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

Export Control Requirement:

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates 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.

Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.

The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $32/hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

A day in the life

The successful candidate will have experience inspecting tight-tolerance aerospace components. The desired candidate will have experience in a fast-paced machining environment.

About the team

The Kuiper machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Redmond, WA, USA

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of machine shop experience operating inspection equipment

• 1+ years of experience operating CMM machines.

• 1+ years of experience with GD&T

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $48,880/year in our lowest geographic market up to $72,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.