Metrology Technician II

KBR Careers; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is hiring a Metrology Technician II to support various industries including Aerospace and Defense. This role involves performing routine calibrations, tests, and inspections in lab or on-site environments, ensuring traceability and compliance with technical standards.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in calibration technology and customer service skills. Additionally, KBR offers a robust benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the field or a relevant Associate's degree.
• Formal military PMEL or TMDE training required.
• Knowledge of advanced calibration procedures is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calibrations, tests, and inspections.
• Maintain records of test data and assist in writing test procedures.
• Provide guidance regarding equipment operation to customers.

Skills

Calibration procedures

Equipment maintenance

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or Associate's degree

Tools

IndySoft

Fluke Met/Track

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Metrology Technician II Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR Metrology team supports manufacturing, engineering & test, repair & overhaul, and aftermarket service centers globally in support of Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Medical, Safety, Semiconductor and other industries. Our support includes services such as complete management of embedded metrology systems, calibration and repair, test & inspection, metrology engineering, preventive maintenance, NADCAP special process support, and AMS2750 Heat Treat pyrometry services and more. Our teams are located across the globe working in KBR and customer embedded laboratories as well as performing onsite visits with our field service operations and mobile laboratory platforms. Our teams work to ensure our customer systems are maintained to high standards through calibration, preventative maintenance, automation and programming, calibration recall system management, and audit support. We ensure great customer experience by tracking and providing performance and delivery metrics through digital dashboards, as well as routine customer service surveys and direct customer meetings.

Job Summary

Metrology Technician II is responsible for performing routine calibrations, tests and/or inspections in-lab or on-site using accredited standards, taking care of the day-to-day escalations and priority requests, maintaining traceability and calibration of laboratory standards. Calibrations, tests and inspections may be performed with and/or without automation. The position requires knowledge and fluency in basic and advanced calibration, test, and/or inspection procedures and processes, and hands-on experience with setting up advanced test equipment calibration systems. This position also requires the ability to review, validate, create, and/or modify calibration, test, and/or inspection procedures. This role will report to the principal technician and/or lab manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the calibration and certifying of electronic and physical/dimensional measuring and test equipment to technical specifications, maintaining traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
• Performs calibration/repairs on equipment.
• Calibrates standards used in calibrations.
• Uses all hand tools and sets up and uses standard machine tools.
• Uses common laboratory measuring, calibrating, and test equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting in conjunction with design modification functions involved in production or engineering liaison.
• Provides guidance regarding equipment operation to customers and equipment operators.
• Proficient at understanding and writing reports and work instructions and assists customers to define technical requirements to meet their objective.
• Performs work safely, in-compliant to HS&E requirements, and takes actions to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maintains records of test data and assists in writing test procedures and test evaluation reports.
• Applies advanced skills in area of specialization.
• Safety Representative for the lab as delegated

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2+ years experience in the field, OR Associates degree in engineering technology or other relevant field and 2 years experience.
• Formal military PMEL, TMDE or calibration school training with proof of attendance.
• Previous customer service experience is a plus
• U.S. Citizenship Status required due to client requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• IndySoft, Fluke Met/Team, Fluke Met/Track, and Met/Cal experience a plus
• Proficient using Microsoft technology, including Excel PMEL, TMDE, or calibration school a plus
• Electrical calibration experience
• Physical / dimensional calibration experience
• Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail

Salary Range

$30 to $37.45 an hour, depending on experience.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.