(Skillbridge) Dimensional Calibration Technician 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Level 2 Dimensional Calibration Technician for an onsite position in Promontory, Utah. The role calibrates, tests, adjusts, and maintains electronic, dimensional, and mechanical test and measuring equipment in field and laboratory settings. It ensures equipment traceability to NIST or fundamental constants and compliance with ISO 17025 requirements, while working with mentors and program teams to meet customer turnaround and quality requirements. The position follows a 4/10 schedule with Fridays off, with a start time between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. It is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. The posting describes this as a Northrop Grumman SkillBridge opportunity: eligible active-duty service members receive hands-on training and experience during their final phase of military service, working an equivalent 40-hour weekly schedule. SkillBridge participants continue to receive military compensation and benefits and are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman. The program may provide a potential path to a full-time opportunity at the conclusion of training, but does not guarantee conversion.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and two additional years of education and/or related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Knowledge and experience using general-purpose dimensional hand tools, including micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, bore gages, plug and ring gages, and pin gages.
- Knowledge and experience using measuring machines, laser systems, optical comparators with Metlogic2 software, vision systems, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), height gages, gage blocks, torque tools and equipment, scales and balances, weights, and MetTeam software.
- Ability to work in a mix of field and laboratory environments and in all weather conditions when performing field calibrations.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
- For SkillBridge participation: at least 180 days of active-duty service; within 12 months of separation or retirement; expected to receive an honorable discharge; completion of service TAPS/TGPS; participation in an ethics brief within the last 12 months; and written authorization and approval from the Unit Commander before the internship starts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience calibrating equipment in electrical, dimensional, thermodynamic, mass, force, pressure, and torque disciplines.
- Understanding of ISO 17025 or willingness to develop this knowledge.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to quantify measurement uncertainty.
- Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with calibration management software such as MetTeam.
- Effective communication skills and ability to train other technicians.
Responsibilities
- Calibrate dimensional test and measuring equipment to established standards.
- Test, calibrate, adjust, and maintain electromechanical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, force, and pressure-type measuring and indicating instruments.
- Set up calibration sequences, methods, and procedures according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and requirements.
- Disassemble and clean instruments as required to perform calibration.
- Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control and other control procedures.
- Independently determine and perform operations required to calibrate and certify physical and mechanical measuring and test equipment, maintaining traceability to NIST or fundamental constants.
- Work in field and laboratory settings to support calibration operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
