Machine Tool Operator - METTS

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Full Time Huntsville, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Radial Solutions Inc., (RSi) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Huntsville, AL. At RSi, we understand that people are the most important aspect of our business! As a service provider to the government, we aim to hire right people for each role. We provide professional development opportunities to support continued professional growth. We strive to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for every team member.

RSi is looking to fill a Machine Tool Operator position to support our NASA
customer on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support contract (METTS). The Machine Tool Operator is responsible for seting up and operating machine tools to manufacture and repair precision metal and nonmetal parts used in jigs, fixtures, gauges, dies, and assemblies.

This position may require occasional overtime and may include second or third shift support for 24/7 onsite or on-call support based on customer needs and contract requirements.

Summary of duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans and executes complex machining operations, selects appropriate feeds, speeds and tooling, and uses precision measuring instruments to achieve very close tolerances.
• Set up and operate machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, jig borers).
• Plan and perform complex machining operations with precise multi-step setups.
• Install cutting tools and adjust guides, stops, tables, and controls.
• Determine proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence from drawings.
• Measure machined parts with precision instruments and make adjustments to very close tolerances to achieve requisite dimensions.
• Select coolants, cutting oils, and perform tool dressing as needed.
• Fabricate, repair, and finish metal parts, gauges, dies, and fixtures.

Required

Minimum Education /Experience/

Certifications:

• Expertise with machines such as engine lathes, milling machines, grinders, and jig borers, and the ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, and layouts
• Extensive knowledge of machine shop and tool room practice usually acquired through considerable on-the-job training and experience
• Familiarity with tool dressing, coolants, and cutting/lubricating oils

Preferred Experience /Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/IT Skills/

Certifications:

• Experience operating CNC Lathe or CNC Mill
• Machine Shop, Laboratory, test environments, test stands, possible confined spaces

Physical Environment/Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Must be able to bend, stoop or lift occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation.
• All positions supporting the METTS III contract are contingent upon successful completion of NASA medical screenings at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter. The need for these screenings is determined based on the outcomes of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Job Assessment Questionnaire.

Other
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This position is subject to a pre-employment background check. Must meet eligibility for a Public Trust background investigation for government issues credentials and IT access/applicants must be able to pass a security background check per Redstone Arsenal/MSFC requirements.

You will be required to provide two (2) forms of Federal I9 documents

You will be required to provide a REAL  identification to gain access to RSA and MSFC

Your name must match on both forms of , be original (no copies/digital), and be unexpired

RSi is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, as such we take our responsibility as an equal employment opportunity employer seriously. As an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor committed to building an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We also provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.

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