U107 Dimensional Calibration Technician - 1st Shift

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Dimensional Calibration Technician to join its Calibration Services team in Linthicum, Maryland. This role is responsible for the repair, calibration, modification, and maintenance of mechanical and dimensional measuring & test equipment (M&TE) and instrumentation. The technician will devise methods, procedures, and standards for M&TE, manage the daily operations of the calibration facility, and provide service to internal customers and service providers. The position requires applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to ensure measurement accuracy, and meticulously following and documenting calibration procedures in accordance with Command Media and ISO requirements. The technician will use high-precision measuring equipment and scientific instruments for calibration, verification, adjustment, and repair of M&TE, including but not limited to alignment telescopes, autocollimators, theodolites, calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, dial indicators, bore gages, plug gages, optical flats, surface plates, hardness testing machines, torque wrenches, and v block sets. Adaptations of equipment, standards, and procedures for unique measurements may be necessary. The role also involves determining the salvageability of M&TE, reviewing its status and applicability to current testing requirements, recommending purchases or disposals of equipment, and specifying types of equipment for critical data needs. This is an IUE Union represented position and is a 1st shift position.

Requirements

High school graduate or recognized equivalent.
Certificate in mechanical/dimensional metrology or other comparable certification in metrology techniques.
A minimum of six months military metrology school or equivalent, plus two years working experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and dimensional measuring and test equipment can substitute for certification.
Three years prior experience as a Dimensional Calibration Technician or its equivalent or five (5) years practical experience in calibration and instrumentation measurement field of a military or defense industry nature.

Responsibilities

Repair, calibrate, modify and maintain mechanical and dimensional measuring & test equipment (M&TE) and instrumentation devising methods, procedures, and standards to be utilized on new and existing M&TE.
Responsible for the daily operation of the assigned calibration facility and the service to its internal customers and service providers.
Apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate measuring and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
Identify and precisely follow established calibration procedures, and accurately record results.
Follow and maintain calibration procedures and appropriate laboratory practices in accordance with Command Media and ISO requirements.
Capable of using high precision measuring equipment and scientific instruments to calibrate, verify, adjust and repair M&TE.
Adapt equipment, standards, and procedures to accomplish unique measurements.
Meticulously document results and maintain records pertinent to the calibration process.
Determine salvageability of broken, damaged or inoperable M&TE.
Review the status of M&TE in various departments and determine the applicability of each piece of equipment to current testing requirements and the laboratory standards as required.
Make recommendations as to the purchase, for calibration purposes, of additional apparatus and equipment suggesting substitutions where practical.
Specify type of equipment where specialized or particular types of test data are critical.
Make recommendations as to disposal of obsolete M&TE.
Perform calibrations on M&TE
Identify and utilize appropriate calibration standards and procedures
Perform corrective actions to address identified measurement problems
Maintain calibration standards and associated support equipment
Perform laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping
Interface with internal customers and external vendors when challenges arise.