
Maintenance Supervisor - B Shift
Blue Origin · Space Coast, FL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor reliability role at Blue Origin (aerospace & defense) in Space Coast, FL. Lead, mentor, and supervise the equipment maintenance team responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment, including robots, welders, furnaces, lasers, multi-axis mills, lathes, VTLs, and more.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC
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How this role compares
Against 46 other live reliability postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 34%
- ✓ Team leadership 34%
- ✓ Welding 30%
- ✓ Root cause 28%
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Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, Automation, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Blue Origin in Space Coast
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Responsibilities
- ◆Lead, mentor, and supervise the equipment maintenance team responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment, including robots, welders, furnaces, lasers, multi-axis mills, lathes, VTLs, and more.
- ◆Oversee and direct troubleshooting, repair, and ongoing maintenance of complex electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and VFDs.
- ◆Manage work requests, assign tasks to maintenance technicians, and ensure timely completion of work orders.
- ◆Coordinate emergency and unscheduled repairs, including managing overtime or shift coverage as necessary to maintain operational readiness.
- ◆Schedule, prioritize, and assign orders to meet operational and production deadlines.
- ◆Promote 5S principles of organizing and sustaining efficient and presentable team workspaces
- ◆Manage team performance, provide regular feedback and coaching, set near and long term goals, and conduct performance evaluations to support the professional growth and effectiveness of maintenance team members.
- ◆Champion and enforce safety procedures, practices, and training to ensure a safe industrial environment for all team members.
- ◆Administer and ensure accurate record-keeping within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Qualifications
- ✓Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
- ✓Completion of secondary education (High School Diploma or GED) required.
- ✓Minimum of 3+ years’ supervisory or team leadership experience in a maintenance or industrial environment.
- ✓Minimum 6 years’ hands-on experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role.
- ✓Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and P&IDs.
- ✓Experience with VFDs, servo drives, HMI interfaces, and industrial instrumentation.
- ✓Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and general electrical safety practices.
- ✓Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to foster teamwork and positive culture.
- ✓Strong self-motivation and organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- ✓Adaptable to changing priorities and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- ✓Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- ✓Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and working in confined spaces.
- ✓Capability to regularly climb stairs or ladders throughout the shift.
- ✓Ability to lift materials up to 25 lbs unassisted as part of daily duties.
- ✓Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed to support operations.
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.
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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.
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Application close date
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists, you will lead the maintenance team in ensuring all production assets are maintained to OEM/company standards by coordinating and overseeing preventative maintenance schedules, and directing detailed troubleshooting and repair activities for plant equipment.
Desired
- +Background in robotic systems, CNC equipment, and predictive maintenance technologies
- +Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting (Studio 5000, TIA Portal, etc.).
- +Fanuc, Haas, Siemens and Heidenhain controls experience
- +Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts around flight critical hardware
- +Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
- +A.S. degree in relevant technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or related technology) preferred.
Additional
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 (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL
