Machine Tool Operator (2nd Shift)

TriVector Services Inc. provides quality aerospace engineering solutions to complex problems through a renowned team of engineering professionals. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SBA-certified Small Business headquartered in Huntsville Alabama. Our experienced team is dedicated to building lasting partnerships based on professional integrity and sound engineering principles. TriVectors Experience and exceptional Performance adds measurable Value to every project. TriVector Services Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill our Machine Tool Operator position.

The Machine Tool Operator will support the METTS III contract at NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) on the Redstone Arsenal located in Huntsville Alabama. The Marshall Engineering Technicians and Trades Support (METTS) III services provides a wide range of support to our customer. These services cover a wide range of engineering technicians and trade skills and professional and management oversight of the technical staff contract.

This position will set up and operate machine tools and use hand tools to make or repair (shape fit finish assemble) metal parts tool gauges models patterns mechanism and machines. This position specializes in operating one or more than one type of machine tool (e.g. jig borer grinding machine engine lathe milling machine) to machine metal for use in making or maintaining jigs fixtures cutting tools gauges or metal dies or molds used in shaping or forming metal or nonmetallic material (e.g. plastic plaster rubber glass). Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Determining proper feeds speeds tooling and operation sequence or selects those prescribed in drawings blueprints or layouts).
• Using a variety of precision measuring instruments making necessary adjustments during machining operation to achieve requisite dimensions to very close tolerances.
• Selecting proper coolants and cutting and lubricating oils to recognize when tools need dressing and to dress tools.
• The work schedule for this position is 4/10s typically from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain NASA Public Trust background screening requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of machine shop and tool room practice usually acquired though considerable on-the-job training and experience.
• Must have good communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Must be able to bend stoop or lift occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Travel is required up to 10%.

Why employees love working for TriVector:

At TriVector we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employees. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love being a part of the family:

• Multiple medical insurance options with affordable premiums
• Company paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Education reimbursement program
• Vacation & Holiday leave
• 401K matching
• Employee referral incentive program
• Monthly company Events

Disability Accommodation for Applicants TriVector Services Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability or any other reason please call us at for assistance.

Position may be contingent upon award. All positions are subject to COVID-19 vaccination requirements where Government or customer requires.

All positions supporting the METTS III contract are contingent upon successful completion of NASA medical screenings at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter. The need for these screenings is determined based on the outcomes of the Safety Health and Environmental Job Assessment Questionnaire.