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Lockheed Martin
Metrologist - Archbald, PA
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What they do
A Calibration Technician is responsible for the routine inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of instruments and manufacturing equipment. The purpose of the calibration technician role is to ensure the accuracy of the measurements taken using this equipment.
$62,786 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
## Standard Job Description You will be the Metrologist for the Calibration Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring precise measurement standards, developing calibration methods, and supporting production equipment reliability. What You Will Be Doing As the Metrologist you will be responsible for developing and evaluating calibration systems, identifying error sources, and guiding technicians to maintain equipment compliance. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Design and implement calibration procedures for a variety of measurement instruments.
- Analyze measurement uncertainty and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate with electrical and mechanical calibration technicians to resolve out‑of‑calibration issues.
- Support production needs by ensuring timely calibration and compliance with due dates.
- Provide technical and administrative guidance on calibration processes.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. ## Basic Qualifications
- Must be able to obtain a secret clearance
- Experience Metrologist with 2+ years within Metrology and Calibration
- Experience with the use and operations of general test equipment from a variety of disciplines.
- Ability to utilize computer controlled automatic software and associated test equipment.
- Ability to generate calibartion procedures and interact with calibration technicians successfully ## Desired Skills STEM Associate degree or higher Working knowledge of the following:
- Aerospace Standard AS9100D
- IndySoft (Calibration Management System) and SAP Experience
- Automated calibration method development
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025 and
ISO 9001
- Physical Dimensional calibration experience.
- Experience with multiple disciplines of calibration (Phys/D, Torque, Pressure, RF, etc.)
- Familiarity with following Quality Processes, and participating in audits
- Experience with automated calibration software: Met/CAL, SureCal, Agilent VEE, etc.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:
$63400.00- $117800.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.