Metal Cleaner, Immersion

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.

Summary of duties include but are not limited to:

• 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
  

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

Preferred Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/IT Skills/Certifications:

• 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

Work Environment:

• Environmentally controlled, heated and cooled shop area subject to machinery noise
• Occasional outdoor work.

Physical Environment/Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to lift up to twenty pounds on an occasional basis
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• May require walking, bending, climbing stairs, and navigating shop/machine work areas

Other:

• This position may require occasional overtime and may include second or third shift support for 24/7 onsite or on-call support based on customer needs and contract requirements.
• 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.
• Must meet eligibility for a Public Trust background investigation for government issues credentials and IT access/applicants must be able to pass a security background check per Redstone Arsenal/MSFC requirements. You will be required to provide two (2) forms of Federal I9 documents. You will be required to provide a REAL ID compliant identification to gain access to RSA and MSFC. Your name must match on both forms of ID, be original (no copies/digital), and be unexpired.

RSi is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, as such we take our responsibility as an equal employment opportunity employer seriously. As an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor committed to building an inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We also provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected].