Machine Tool Operator - METTS

RADIAL SOLUTIONSORPORATED • Huntsville, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Radial Solutions Inc. is hiring a Machine Tool Operator to support NASA on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support (METTS) contract. The operator sets up and operates machine tools to manufacture and repair precision metal and nonmetal parts used in jigs, fixtures, gauges, dies, and assemblies. The role involves planning and carrying out complex machining operations, selecting suitable feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequences, and using precision measuring instruments to meet close tolerances. The position is based in machine shop, laboratory, and test environments, including test stands and possible confined spaces. The workspace may be loud or noisy. Occasional overtime may be required, and the position may include second- or third-shift support for 24/7 onsite or on-call support based on customer needs and contract requirements. The stated shift is first shift.

Employment is contingent upon 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. The position is subject to a pre-employment background check and requires eligibility for a Public Trust background investigation and security screening under Redstone Arsenal/MSFC requirements. Applicants must provide two forms of Federal I-9 documents and original, unexpired, REAL ID-compliant identification with matching names to access RSA and MSFC. The company describes itself as committed to professional development and an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful workplace, and as an equal opportunity employer that provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Requirements

• Expertise with engine lathes, milling machines, grinders, and jig borers.
• Ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, and layouts.
• Extensive knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices, usually acquired through considerable on-the-job training and experience.
• Familiarity with tool dressing, coolants, and cutting or lubricating oils.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, or lift occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must complete required NASA medical screenings, as applicable to the outcomes of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Job Assessment Questionnaire.
• Must be eligible for a Public Trust background investigation and pass background/security checks required for government credentials, IT access, and Redstone Arsenal/MSFC access.
• Must provide two forms of Federal I-9 documents and original, unexpired, REAL ID-compliant identification with matching names.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a CNC lathe or CNC mill.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools, including lathes, mills, grinders, and jig borers.
• Plan and perform complex machining operations with precise, multistep setups.
• Select appropriate feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequences based on drawings.
• Install cutting tools and adjust guides, stops, tables, and controls.
• Measure machined parts using precision instruments and make adjustments to achieve required dimensions and close tolerances.
• Select coolants and cutting oils, and perform tool dressing as needed.
• Fabricate, repair, and finish metal parts, gauges, dies, and fixtures.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities to support continued professional growth.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed