Production Metrology Technician

Valar Atomics • Torrance, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Valar Atomics is redefining energy by making clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. Our mission is to unlock abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators focused on fast-to-deploy, factory-made nuclear systems. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication. Joining Valar Atomics offers autonomy, ownership, and impact at every level. The Quality Assurance team, within the Regulations & Safety organization, establishes systems and standards for quality and compliance, promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence. As a Production Metrology Technician, you will support calibration and measurement system integrity for HTGR reactor component and fuel-related production activities in a manufacturing and fuel fabrication environment. This role executes the day-to-day calibration program under the direction of the Production Quality Metrology Engineer, involving calibration and maintenance of gauges and instruments, tracking calibration due dates, coordinating outsourced calibration, and supporting Gauge R&R and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies. You will collaborate with Production Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and operators to ensure measurement tools are accurate, traceable, and ready for use. This is a hands-on technical role requiring significant time on the production floor and in the calibration area, handling precision instruments, running calibration checks, and troubleshooting measurement equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, and calibration procedures.
• Familiarity with dimensional inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) and standard measurement techniques, or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline for tracking calibration schedules and records.
• Comfortable working within active manufacturing environments including exposure to industrial noise, fabrication-related fumes, and changing operational conditions while following all safety protocols.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to work within digital documentation and record management systems.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification in metrology, calibration, or quality a plus.
• Prior experience performing calibration, metrology, or precision measurement work in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with CMMs, optical comparators, or other precision measurement equipment.
• Experience with calibration management software or master equipment list systems.
• Experience working in nuclear, aerospace, semiconductor, defense, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540, or similar calibration standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calibration and verification checks on production measurement and test equipment against traceable standards.
• Maintain the calibration schedule and master equipment list, tracking due dates, out-of-service tags, and calibration history for all covered instruments.
• Coordinate outsourced calibration activities, including shipment, receipt, and certificate filing for equipment calibrated by external vendors.
• Support the Production Quality Metrology Engineer in executing Gauge R&R studies and other Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) activities.
• Identify and tag out-of-tolerance or malfunctioning equipment, and support investigation of measurement impact on previously accepted product.
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, and standards traceability documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Assist Production Quality Technicians and Inspectors with proper use, handling, and care of dimensional and functional measurement equipment.
• Support setup and troubleshooting of CMMs, optical comparators, and other precision measurement equipment used on the production floor.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED