U107 Dimensional Calibration Technician - 1st Shift

Positional Details

Relocation assistance:
None. Clearance required for start:
No. Clearance type:
None. Travel:
None. This is a 1st shift position. IUE Union represented position.

• Repair, calibrate, modify and maintain mechanical and dimensional measuring & test equipment (M&TE) and instrumentation. Devise methods, procedures, and standards to be utilized on new and existing M&TE.
• Operate the calibration facility daily and provide service to internal customers and service providers.
• Apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate measuring and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Follow established calibration procedures, accurately record results, and maintain laboratory practices in accordance with Command Media and ISO requirements.
• Use high‑precision measuring equipment and scientific instruments to calibrate, verify, adjust and repair M&TE. Equipment includes alignment telescopes, autocollimators, theodolites, dial and digital calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, dial indicators, bore gages, plug gages, optical flats, surface plates, hardness testing machines, thread gages, torque wrenches, and v‑block sets.
• Adapt equipment, standards, and procedures to accomplish unique measurements.
• Document results meticulously and maintain records related to the calibration process.
• Determine salvageability of broken, damaged, or inoperable M&TE and review status of equipment in various departments.
• Recommend purchase or disposal of additional apparatus and equipment as necessary.

• Perform calibrations on M&TE.
• Identify and utilize appropriate calibration standards and procedures.
• Perform corrective actions to address identified measurement problems.
• Maintain calibration standards and associated support equipment.
• Perform laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping.
• Interface with internal customers and external vendors when challenges arise.

• High school graduate or recognized equivalent.
• Certificate in mechanical/dimensional metrology or comparable certification in metrology techniques.
• Minimum of six months military metrology school or equivalent, plus two years of experience in maintenance and repair of mechanical and dimensional measuring and test equipment.
• Three years experience as a Dimensional Calibration Technician or its equivalent, or five years practical experience in calibration and instrumentation measurement in a military or defense industry context.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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