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About this Metrology Technician II role at KBR

KBR · Onsite · Torrance, California

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Metrology Technician II

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Program Summary 

 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

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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.

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About KBR

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 stakeh

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