Metrology Technician - RADIAC

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This technician is responsible for providing calibration and repair services on Radiation Detection, Indication and Computation (RADIAC) Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) under close supervision and following detailed instructions. All work will be checked in progress and completed work will be reviewed for technical adequacy and satisfaction of requirements. Assists senior technicians with providing calibration and minor repair services on RADIAC laboratory equipment.

Satisfactory completion of training to perform repetitive metrology tasks in the RADIAC laboratory is the primary goal.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND

EDUCATION:

Completion of High School or equivalency.

STEM courses in technical or vocational training in electronics or mechanical subjects desired.

Excellent working knowledge of calibration and maintenance of testing equipment. Military metrology is a plus, with knowledge of USAF CTO 00-20-14.Experience using radiation detection instruments highly desired.

Familiar with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to qualify for or have successfully completed a National Agency Check Investigation within the last ten (10) years.

Basic working knowledge of computer and software use, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Windows based operating systems, and general internet navigation and usage required.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Essential/Typical Duties:

May assist with maintaining the primary and secondary standards of measurements for assigned measurement areas.

May assist with the calibration and measurement of precision measurement equipment.

May assist with determining the suitability of items received for calibration and makes recommendations for repair or replacement of unsuitable items.

May assist with performing minor repair and replacement of damaged components, where possible.

May assist with assuring that facility, equipment, environment, records, and procedures are adequate for the work requirements.

May assist in evaluating equipment performance against standards.

May assist with unusual technical problems associated with work received and in determining methods and techniques to be used to solve the problems.

May assist with the development of draft calibration procedures utilizing advanced techniques, methods, and approaches necessary to assure required confidence levels.

May assist with assuring the accuracy of laboratory measurements.

May assist with maintaining and calibrating measurement standards and test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE).Non-Essential Duties:

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally – Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling Often – Reaching, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Talking, Hearing Lifting/Moving Requirements:
The individual ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements when calibrating certain TMDE.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Normally works in an environmentally controlled work area.