Laser Track Technician II

Keel; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401K Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship Opportunites

Committed to Individual Career Growth

We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Laser Track Technician II to join our production team. You will independently set up and operate laser tracker systems, perform complex part inspections, and alignments while interpreting engineering drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.

Working closely with engineering and production, you will develop measurement plans, conduct deviation analyses, generate detailed inspection reports, and train Level I operators. Travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 3+ years of laser tracker or portable metrology experience.
• Strong Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing interpretation skills.
• Experience with metrology software.
• Experience in large production environments preferred.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate laser tracker systems.
• Perform complex part inspections and large-scale alignments.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing principles.
• Develop and execute measurement plans.
• Conduct deviation analysis and support corrective actions.
• Generate detailed inspection and alignment reports.
• Assist in training Level I operators.
• Troubleshoot measurement and equipment issues.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Laser tracker operation

Metrology software

Blueprint interpretation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Job description

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you're joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The Laser Track Technician II independently performs dimensional inspections, alignments, and layout verification. This position works closely with engineering and production teams to resolve dimensional and tooling issues.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Independently set up and operate laser tracker systems.
• Perform complex part inspections and large-scale alignments.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing principles.
• Develop and execute measurement plans.
• Conduct deviation analysis and support corrective actions.
• Generate detailed inspection and alignment reports.
• Assist in training Level I operators.
• Troubleshoot measurement and equipment issues.

Mission Readiness:

• Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 3+ years of laser tracker or portable metrology experience.
• Strong Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing interpretation skills.
• Experience with metrology software.
• Experience in large production environments preferred.
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Technical documentation
• Cross‑functional communication

Travel Requirements:

• Between facilities as needed

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [e-mail] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.