Machine Tool Operator

Astrion•Huntsville, AL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is seeking a skilled Machine Tool Operator to support the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support (METTS) III contract at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The METTS III contract provides a broad range of engineering technician and trade skill support, along with professional and management oversight of technical staff in direct support of NASA missions.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of machine shop and tool room practices
Experience typically gained through significant hands-on, on-the-job training
Demonstrated ability to perform advanced machining operations with minimal supervision
U.S. Citizenship required
Public Trust clearance required
Applicants selected for positions requiring a security clearance will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Responsibilities

Set up and operate one or more types of machine tools such as engine lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, or jig borers
Perform complex machining operations requiring intricate setups and high degrees of accuracy
Plan machining operations, determine proper tooling, feeds, speeds, and operation sequences, or follow detailed drawings, blueprints, and layouts
Install and adjust cutting tools, guides, stops, worktables, and other machine controls based on stock size and job requirements
Machine metal parts used in jigs, fixtures, cutting tools, gauges, dies, molds, or other precision components
Use precision measuring instruments to verify dimensions and maintain very close tolerances
Make necessary adjustments during machining operations to ensure specifications are met
Select appropriate coolants, cutting fluids, and lubricants
Identify when tools require dressing and perform tool dressing as needed
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment