Machine Tool Operator (1st Shift)

Trivector Services•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TriVector Services, Inc. is seeking a Machine Tool Operator to support the METTS III contract at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The role sets up and operates machine tools and uses hand tools to make or repair metal parts, tools, gauges, models, patterns, mechanisms, and machines. The operator may specialize in one or more machine types, such as jig borers, grinding machines, engine lathes, or milling machines, machining metal for jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, dies, or molds used to shape metal or nonmetallic materials. The position typically follows a 4/10 schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Employment may be contingent upon contract award. METTS III positions require successful completion of NASA medical screenings at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter, as determined by the Safety, Health, and Environmental Job Assessment Questionnaire. Positions are subject to COVID-19 vaccination requirements when required by the government or customer.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain NASA Public Trust background screening requirements.
Extensive knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices, usually acquired through considerable on-the-job training and experience.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to bend, stoop, or lift occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform difficult machining operations involving complicated setups or a high degree of accuracy.
Set up machine tools by installing cutting tools and adjusting guides, stops, worktables, and other controls to accommodate the stock being machined.
Determine appropriate feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequences, or select those specified in drawings, blueprints, or layouts.
Use precision measuring instruments and make adjustments during machining to achieve required dimensions and close tolerances.
Select appropriate coolants, cutting oils, and lubricating oils; identify when tools need dressing and dress them.
Use machine tools and hand tools to make or repair metal parts, tools, gauges, models, patterns, mechanisms, and machines.