DIMENSION CONTROL TECHNICIAN 4

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dimension Control Technician performs complex technical work supporting Accuracy Control, construction validation, and process improvement throughout hull construction. The role lays out, fabricates, and assembles standard and nonstandard jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling that require precise coordination of tooling holes and reference points across multiple planes and complex contours. The technician plans work and determines methods and operational sequences from tooling drawings or original designs; develops holding devices and jig and fixture details; and prepares sequences and shop drawings for fabrication and assembly by others. The position performs measurement surveys using photogrammetry, total stations, laser trackers, and other electronic 3-D instruments, and uses CAD graphical user interface software for design. It also operates optical instruments to check assembly alignment, fit, and adjustment, and may monitor and verify quality using statistical process controls or other QA methods. The role frequently acts as a lead worker and technical resource, applying advanced knowledge and independent judgment to complex dimensional control and construction problems. It provides guidance to technicians, craft, and project teams; coordinates work assignments and schedules; develops and reviews construction validation documentation; and communicates with internal and external stakeholders. This is a full-time, first-shift position at Ingalls Shipbuilding, with no telework eligibility, no relocation assistance, and travel of 10%–25%. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

High school diploma and 7 years of experience, or an associate degree and 5 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience, or a master's degree and 1 year of experience, or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Advanced technical knowledge of accuracy control, dimensional surveying, and ship construction processes.
Ability to perform measurement surveys using photogrammetry, total stations, laser trackers, or other electronic 3-D instruments.
Ability to use CAD graphical user interface software for design and optical instruments to check alignment, fit, or adjustment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and coordinate or manage assigned technicians and tasks.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive understanding of status files, budgeting processes, and evaluation of budget performance against completed and planned statements of work.
More than 10 years of experience in Accuracy Control, including dimensional control, measurement systems, and compliance verification.
Hands-on hull shipfitting experience, with strong knowledge of ship construction, structural components, and production workflows.

Responsibilities

Perform complex and advanced duties involving accuracy control, dimensional surveying, and ship construction processes.
Serve as a technical resource to resolve issues encountered by technicians, craft, and project personnel.
Develop and maintain documentation supporting the accurate construction and erection of foundations, components, assemblies, and major structures.
Maintain knowledge of fitting and welding techniques to support construction guidance and continuous improvement.
Communicate with internal and external customers about part construction, dimensional validation, and process optimization.
Assist in training and mentoring equal- and lower-level technicians and promote skill development.
Coordinate daily work assignments and process improvement activities; update and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
Create and maintain construction validation materials, including check sheets, girthing data, rotational data, guidance procedures, and erection process documentation.
Develop and analyze survey-based metrics to support process improvement initiatives.
Review, verify, and approve technical documentation produced by team members before release to production.
Work independently with minimal supervision while managing assigned technicians and tasks.
Perform measurement surveys using photogrammetry, total stations, laser trackers, and other 3-D metrology tools.
Operate optical instruments to check assembly alignment, fit, and adjustment.
Monitor and verify quality using statistical process controls or other QA methods.
Apply advanced technical knowledge to complex construction and dimensional control problems.
Lay out, fabricate, and assemble tooling such as jigs, fixtures, tool masters, and master tooling gauges.
Plan work methods and sequences using tooling drawings or original designs; develop holding devices and prepare shop drawings and operational sequences.