METAL CLEANER, IMMERSION

Location: Huntsville, AL (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center - Redstone Arsenal). Full-time position on the METTS III contract. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform metal cleaning, plating, coating, and surface treatment processes using immersion, chemical, and electrolytic methods.
• Operate and monitor plating equipment to ensure proper coating thickness and surface finish.
• Adjust solution levels, monitor solution temperatures, and make routine equipment settings and process adjustments.
• Prepare metal parts for processing using standard cleaning, degreasing, acid pickling, phosphating, oxide coating, anodizing, and related surface treatment methods.
• Plate and treat metal components using finishes such as cadmium, tin, copper, nickel, and silver.
• Load and position parts on racks, fixtures, and holding devices for plating, coating, or anodizing operations.
• Inspect completed parts to verify conformance with quality and workmanship standards.
• Use precision measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, and gauges, to verify plating thickness and dimensional requirements.
• Drain, clean, and refill processing tanks in accordance with established procedures.
• Operate drying equipment and inspect cleaned parts prior to and after processing.
• Read and follow technical orders, manufacturer documentation, work instructions, and established operating procedures.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, poor plating results, or solution deficiencies to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while handling chemicals and processing equipment.
• Support NASA operational objectives and mission requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of typical surface treatment solutions is required.
• Three (3) years of experience in a related field is desired.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, or lift occasionally with or without reasonable accommodation.
• All positions supporting the METTS III contract are contingent upon successful completion of NASA medical screenings at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

Work Environment

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