Survey and Alignment Technician-Metrology

Jefferson Lab; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Lab seeks a Survey and Alignment Technician-Metrology to perform precision alignment tasks for a particle accelerator. You will lead crews when needed, plan procedures, and ensure accurate calibration of laser trackers, portable measurement arms, and CMMs using Spatial Analyzer and related tools.

The role requires 5+ years of metrology experience, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), and willingness to work on-site in Newport News, VA.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of experience in metrology or alignment roles.
• Metrology software experience preferred (Spatial Analyzer, PolyWorks, Verisurf).
• Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision alignment of accelerator components and lab areas.
• Lead alignment crews as needed and plan alignment procedures.
• Ensure accurate use and field calibration of laser trackers, portable measurement arms, optical levels, theodolites, and CMMs.
• Interface with engineers, designers and physicists to complete tasks.
• Document survey plans and results; use Spatial Analyzer or similar software.

Skills

Geometry

Trigonometry

Coordinate systems

General computer skills

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree Surveying / Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

Spatial Analyzer

PolyWorks

Verisurf

Job description

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Title: Survey and Alignment Technician-Metrology

Location: Newport News, Virginia, US, 23606

Category: Craft and Skilled Technicians

At Jefferson Lab,you’llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstruly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $58,200- $83,500 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

Company-provided relocation assistance will not be offered for this position.

What your job will be like:

Perform routine measurement and positioning tasks associated with the precision alignment of components in a particle accelerator. Work primarily as a member of an alignment crew, but also as a crew chief, when necessary. As a crew chief, supervise other staff, and take the responsibility of planning, selecting and ensuring correct alignment procedures are used for each task. Responsible for the accurate use and field calibration of instruments such as laser trackers and portable measurement arms, as well as optical levels, electronic theodolites, and fixed coordinate measuring machines. Utilize computer based survey systems.

In this job you will:

• Perform precision alignment of components in the particle accelerator and other lab areas.
• Work as a member of an alignment crew. Lead crews as necessary.
• Ensure the effective planning and selection of correct alignment procedures are used for each task.
• Be responsible for the accurate use and field calibration of instruments such as laser trackers and portable measurement arms, as well as optical levels, electronic theodolites, and fixed coordinate measuring machines.
• Work under minimal supervision and interface with engineers, designers and physicists to accomplish the assigned tasks.
• Perform the duties of member of a metrology crew, responsible for the organization and quality of tasks assigned by the crew chief.
• Work with specialized survey software including Spatial Analyzer.
• Ensure survey planning and results are properly documented.

Experience

• Required: 5 or more years
• Preferred: Some experience with metrology software packages (e.g. Spatial Analyzer, PolyWorks, Verisurf, etc.).

Education

• Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Associate's Degree Surveying, Engineering Technology or related field

Experience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A basic understanding of geometry, trigonometry and coordinate systems.
• General computer skills. Some mechanical skills advantageous (e.g. use of basic hand tools).

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by SURATech, LLC, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)

• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,
• mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.

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