Metal Cleaner, Immersion

RADIAL SOLUTIONSORPORATED•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Metal Cleaner, Immersion position to support our NASA customer on the Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support contract (METTS). This position is responsible for using established processes to plate, coat, and treat metal items by immersion in a series of chemical or electrolytic solutions.

Requirements

Basic understanding of typical surface treatment solutions
Three (3) years' experience in a related field

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to apply skill in adjusting solution levels
Practical knowledge of the reaction between commonly used chemicals and metals and metal alloys
Knowledge of set up and proper treatments and processes for the plating of metal parts
Skilled in the use of electrolytic and chemical equipment, and standard holding devices and accessories to plate, coat, and treat parts such as bolts, nuts, tools, equipment parts, or other similar metal parts

Responsibilities

Adjust solution levels, check solution temperatures, and make routine equipment settings to ensure proper chemical or electrolytic plating results
Clean and prepare parts using standard methods such as degreasing, acid pickling, phosphating, oxide coating, and anodizing
Set up parts in appropriate holding devices, position them in plating or chemical solutions, and measure plating thickness using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
Drain, clean, and refill chemical tanks as needed
Perform post‑plating treatments, dry and inspect parts for conformance to standards, and follow established procedures for all plating and coating operations
Assist higher‑level workers with adding chemicals to plating solutions
Support NASA operational objectives