Machine-Tool Operator

Kinsley Power Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HX5 is seeking a Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) to work onsite in a laboratory environment at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The role involves setting up and operating machine tools to shape, finish, or assemble metal parts, gauges, and patterns with high precision.

The candidate will perform difficult machining operations, determine feeds and speeds, and use precision instruments to ensure tolerances. U.S.

Qualifications

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required.
• Ability to obtain NASA Public Trust background screening.
• Pre-employment drug screen is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform machining operations with complex setups or high accuracy.
• Set up machine tools and adjust tooling, feeds, speeds, and sequences.
• Use precision measuring instruments and make adjustments to achieve tight tolerances.
• Select proper coolants and dress tools as needed.

Tools

Machine tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Machine-Tool Operator
Huntsville, Alabama

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) to work onsite in a laboratory environment at Marshall Space Flight Center. This category includes occupations concerned with setting up and operating machine tools and using hand tools to make or repair (shape, fit, finish, assemble) metal parts, tools, gauges, models, patterns, mechanisms, and machines.

Work typically involves:

• Planning and performing difficult machining operations which require complicated setups or a high degree of accuracy, setting up machine tool or tools (e.g., installing cutting tools and adjusting guides, stops, working tables, and other controls to handle the size of stock to be machined.
• The Machine Tool Operator determines proper feeds, speeds, tooling, and operation sequence or selects those prescribed in drawings, blueprints, or layouts).
• Work also involves using a variety of precision measuring instruments, making necessary adjustments during machining operations to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances.
• This worker may be required to select proper coolants and cutting and lubricating oils to recognize when tools need dressing, and to dress tools.

Experience:
Extensive knowledge of machine shop and tool room practice are usually acquired through considerable on the job training and experience.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain NASA Public Trust background screening requirements.
• Must be able to pass a MSFC physical examination for any required safety-related certifications.
• All positions supporting the METTS III contract are subject to NASA medical screenings at the start of employment and annually, as determined by the outcomes of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Job Assessment Questionnaire.
• With or without reasonable accommodation must be able to operate various machines, lift, bend or crouch occasionally.
• Must be able to work independently or with a team.
• Communicate clearly.
• Pre-employment drug screen

Work Environment:

• Machine Shop, Laboratory, test environments, test stands, possible confined spaces.
• Loud/ Noisy space

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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