PMEL Metrology Technician ; AFRC)

Position: PMEL Metrology Technician I (AFRC)
## PMEL Metrology Technician I (AFRC)
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Yulista Support Services LLCRegular
** Primary Function
** The Metrology Technician provides support in Test, Maintenance, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) calibration and repair.  Performs entry-level calibration and inspection of measurement and test equipment under supervision. Uses standard procedures and documents results in calibration systems.
** Essential Duties
** Calibration Technician shall perform the following:
* Test, calibrate, and maintain electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, analytical, and electronic measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established performance standards.
* Distinguish between base and derived International System of Units (SI) and how to apply, convert, and use them.
* Use measuring and test equipment (MTE) to measure various parameters.
* Select appropriate standards based on measurement requirements, equipment availability, and specifications.
* Understand principles and hierarchy of standards and importance of measurement traceability.
* Use measurement methods, distinguish between measurement characteristics, and correct for various error sources.
* Apply MTE specifications and their characteristics to the calibration results.
* Understands proficiency testing, Measurement Assurance Program (MAP) concepts.
* Know components of calibration procedures, uses common manual and automated calibration methods, and comply with regulations and general industry practices.
* Recognize the impact that the environment has on calibration, understand MTE calibration and validation processes.
* Manage records and maintain document control systems that support calibration and measurement systems.
* Understand basic measurement uncertainty terms, understand uncertainty budget development, calculate uncertainty estimate by applying technical mathematics and basic statistical techniques.
* Distinguish between quality system components, recognize methods and tools used to develop, improve, and review a quality management system.
* Identify nonconformances and assess the validity of previous measurement results.
* Understand quality auditing processes and documentation requirements.
* Understand safety requirements, identify potential hazards and use personal protective equipment.
** Desired Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Experience to include inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, aligning, calibrating, and certifying TMDE, using metrology laboratory working standards.
* Strong working knowledge of measurement uncertainty and traceability
* Experience with calibration software and automated systems
* Completion of a Military DOD metrology training program or similar formal training, such as the Precision Measurement Equipment Course (PMEL), or be a Certified Calibration Technician through the American Society for Quality unless waived by the COR.
* Calibration technicians must comply with all ANSI/NCSL Z540.1 certification requirements.
* Technical training or associate’s degree; 0–2 years calibration or instrumentation experience.
** PREFERENCE STATEMENT
** Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).
** EEO STATEMENT
** Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in…