Metrology & Calibration Technician (Associate or Experienced)

Boeing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing seeks a Metrology & Calibration Technician to join the team in North Charleston, SC. The role encompasses calibrating and maintaining test equipment, ensuring rigorous metrology processes, and involves logistics management. Experience in calibration and instrumentation is vital, along with a proactive mindset to support various business units.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in metrology/certification instrumentation is required.
• Mechanical background is preferred.
• Experience in a quality and production-oriented team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, adjust, certify and repair Measurement Test & Equipment (MT&E).
• Conduct routine tests and analyze data.
• Perform logistics for routing calibrated assets.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

Visualization

Education

1+ years of experience in metrology and/or calibration/certification

Mechanical background

Job description

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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Metrology And Test Equipment Services (MATES) organization is looking for Metrology & Calibration Technicians to join our Metrology team in North Charleston, South Carolina. This role will be responsible for using calibration standards to calibrate, adjust, certify, maintain, and repair Measurement Test & Equipment (MT&E)/process equipment using approved calibration procedures, process specifications, equipment drawings, and M&TE /process equipment manufacturer's performance specifications.

In addition to Metrology responsibilities, this role may also involve activities including, but not limited to: logistics associated with routing calibrated assets to remote Boeing labs and suppliers for calibration services (shippers, purchase contracts, follow-up and supplier backlog management). This position may also involve aspects of Test Asset Management and Property Management including asset tagging, redeployment, storage and surplus.

Metrology And Test Equipment Services (MATES) provides a full spectrum of test asset and metrology services and support for internal customers and products through all phases of the product lifecycle. Services include: calibration/certification for dimensional/optics, electrical/electronic and mechanical/physical measurement and test assets, sourcing management, measurement solutions, repair & maintenance, test asset selection and use, acquisition, allocation, resource and lifecycle management, and specialized test services.

MATES is comprised of engineers, technicians and administrative personnel who support programs, sites, business units and external/government customers by providing best value test asset management and metrology services through all phases of the product lifecycle. What is metrology? Metrology is the science of measurement. MATES is responsible for establishing an unbroken chain of measurement traceability from the point of application to internationally recognized standards, quantities, values or reference materials. Applied metrology at Boeing ensures that measurement standards, materials or equipment used to apply or determine measurement quantities are defined, repeatable, reproducible and traceable.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for personal growth. Find the future with us.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including; Associate and Experienced Level Metrology & Calibration Technicians.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, check, set up, and operate Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) and/or process equipment
• Conduct routine tests, analyze data and document results
• Troubleshoot and recommend resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems
• Update equipment status using established systems and complete associated paperwork
• Ensure equipment is ready for calibration per metrology processes
• Prioritize and perform work according to automated daily report list, hot list, or as assigned by lead technician
• Perform visual check of M&TE/process equipment for discrepancies and wear
• Identify, document, and route non-conforming items in accordance with metrology lab processes
• Provide information and clarification to customers on metrology processes
• Work with other employees engaged in the calibration and certification of M&TE, and assist in the development of new calibration processes and procedures
• Perform computations necessary to analyze measurement test results
• Perform logistics associated with routing calibrated assets to remote Boeing labs and suppliers for calibration services
• Perform tasks associated with Test Asset Management and Property Management including asset tagging, redeployment, storage and surplus
• Works under general supervision
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in metrology and/or calibration/certification, and/or instrumentation
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and
• experience
• 3+ years of experience in metrology and/or calibration/certification, and/or instrumentation
• Experience working on a quality and production orientated team
• Mechanical background experience
  
  
  

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for a rotational shift.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for associate level: $47,600 – $64,400

Summary pay range for experienced level: $55,250 – $74,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 26, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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