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Laser Tracker Technician and Machinist

In-Place Machining Co.

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Chesapeake, VA
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Third Shift
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Description

Summary

Responsible for all aspects of assigned metrology projects (jobs) either in-house or at customer site.

Exhibit and enforce a culture where safety is the first priority!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Responsibilities listed here are in addition to and modifications of those listed for a Field Metrologist I. 


Under limited-to-no technical supervision, performs the following moderate to moderate-difficult tasks:


  • Derive an understanding of key/critical alignment features of potentially unfamiliar mechanical systems.
  • Serve as the lead technician on small to medium sized metrology focused projects.
  • Produce clear and understandable inspection reports on medium complexity inspections/projects and be able to articulate results to a customer representative.  
  • Create moderately complex inspection plans prior to deploying on a project.
  • Be an active participant in planning and mobilizing field metrology projects, including working with technical staff on providing estimates and methodology.
  • Be highly proficient with machine alignment theory and practice. 
  • Provide post job feedback to improve processes.
  • Provide peer checks for other field metrologists. 



Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education

  • High school diploma or GED/HSED, required
  • Documented on the job training or 2-year technical degree, preferred
  • Coordinate Measurement Society (CMSC) Certification, preferred
  • Manufacturer provided, product specific training (Spatial Analyzer Intro/Advanced, Polyworks, Leica, Faro, etc), preferred 

Experience & Skills

Three to six years of progressively responsible related experience. Specifically, this position requires:

  • Extensive experience (3-6 years) operating various portable metrology instruments
  • Proficient understanding of metrology software usage including advanced functions and analysis
  • Proficient knowledge and experience with GD&T 
  • Proficient knowledge, understanding and ability to read and interpret assembly drawings 
  • Proficient ability to read and interpret blueprints & mechanical drawings
  • Proficient knowledge or experience with mechanical/workpiece fixturing
  • Proficient ability with intermediate and advanced computer functions
  • Proficient ability to diagnose and solve intermediate software / hardware issues (ie JRE (tracker spec) files, connectivity / ipv4 settings, firewall settings, installing software/firmware updates, etc)
  • Proficient ability with mechanical measurement equipment
  • Proficient ability with machine alignments 
  • Strong Mechanical aptitude
  • Experience in various field environments, preferred
  • Experience machining, preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work scopes, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, digital correspondence, technical manuals and specifications and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as basic math, fractions, decimals, angles, percentages and ratios.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  • Proficient ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, ever changing environment
  • Proficient ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Proficient ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using critical thinking skills
  • Proficient ability to organize and manage priorities, meet deadlines, and expectations
  • Proficient ability to follow through on projects from conception to completion.
  • Proficient ability to manage a small team
  • Proficient ability to manage a moderate complexity project 
  • Proficient ability in spatial reasoning and three-dimensional visualization


Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

  • Occasionally talk or hear
  • Frequently sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls
  • Frequently stand and walk
  • Frequently climb ladders and stairs
  • Frequently stoop, kneel, bend or crouch
  • Frequently lift and/or move physical products (up to 100 lbs)
  • Occasionally use portable hand power tools (angle grinder, drill, power hammer, etc.)
  • Respirator fit testing and use may be required
  • Specific vision abilities: include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. These include: forklift traffic, overhead cranes, machining, welding, fumes, airborne particles, moving of mechanical parts and moderate noise. The work is performed indoors in a shop environment or a customer site both indoors and outdoors. Will potentially spend a significant amount of time outdoors in hot, cold, or otherwise inclement weather during part of the workweek.


Other Requirements

OSHA 10

Valid driver’s license, required

Successful completion of IPM Overhead Crane Training, required

Successful completion of IPM’s Forklift Training, required

Valid Forklift license, required

Travel Time – up to 75% (daily, overnight and weekends)

Travel Locations: jobs sites (domestic and international) and company facilities

Ability to utilize multiple mobile apps for time sheet entry, travel, expense reporting, etc