Machine Tool Operator (2nd 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 (MSFC) on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The METTS III contract provides engineering technician, trade, and technical staff management support to NASA. The Machine Tool Operator sets up and operates machine tools and uses hand tools to make or repair metal parts, tools, gauges, models, patterns, mechanisms, and machines. The role may specialize in one or more types of machine tools, such as jig borers, grinding machines, engine lathes, or milling machines, to machine metal for jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, and metal dies or molds. The schedule is 4/10s, typically from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Travel is required up to 10%. The position may be contingent upon contract award. Positions supporting the METTS III contract 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. COVID-19 vaccination requirements may apply where 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.
Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform difficult machining operations requiring complicated setups or a high degree of accuracy.
Set up machine tools by installing cutting tools and adjusting guides, stops, working tables, and other controls for 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 within close tolerances.
Select appropriate coolants and cutting and lubricating oils.
Recognize 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.