Test & Evaluation Laboratory Technician 2'3 Job in North Charleston, South Carolina US
Test Evaluation Laboratory Technician 2'3
Location North Charleston, SC Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required about security clearance definitions Position Description Plan, check, set up, and operate, basic Measurement and Test Equipment (MTE) and/or process equipment. Use calibration standards to calibrate, adjust, certify, maintain, and repair MTE/process equipment using approved calibration procedures, process specifications, equipment drawings, and MTE /process equipment manufacturer's performance specifications. Conduct routine tests, analyze data and document results. Troubleshoot and recommend resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems. Associated Duties and Responsibilities: Route MTE/process equipment between receiving area, customer, and calibration lab. Update equipment status using established systems and complete associated paperwork. Ensure equipment is ready for calibration per metrology processes. Prioritize and perform work according to automated daily report list, hot list, or as assigned by higher grade technician. Perform visual check of MTE/process equipment for discrepancies and wear. Identify, document, and route non-conforming items in accordance with metrology lab processes. Provide information and clarification to customers on metrology processes. Work with higher graded employees engaged in the calibration and certification of MTE, and assist in the development of new calibration processes and procedures. Perform computations necessary to analyze measurement test results. DEFINITION OF TERMS *Basic MTE and process equipment e.g. Digital meters, probes, scopes, precision hand tools, process tools, surface plates, levels, optics (basic 2 dimensional), and items used to measure and record: force, mass, pressure, vacuum, temperature and hardness. Competencies General + Adaptability Generally understands changes in own and others work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. + Collaboration Generally works effectively and cooperatively with work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups; establishes and maintains good working relationships by helping people feel valued, appreciated, and included in discussions. Places higher priority on team and/or organization goals than on own goals. Normally offers to help work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups when they need assistance. + Communication Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. + Customer Focus Considers customers and their needs when performing and/or working with others on routine tasks; supports others and occasionally becomes directly involved in developing and sustaining customer relationships; assists more experienced employees in seeking information to understand customers circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; prepares information which more experienced employees will share with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how day-to-day actions or plans affect customers; responds quickly to help others address customer needs and resolve problems. + Work Standards Strives to achieve a high level of quality, productivity, or service based on criteria established by supervisor/manager. Dedicates required time and energy to assignments or tasks to ensure that no aspect of the work is neglected; works to overcome obstacles to completing tasks or assignments. Accepts responsibility for outcomes (positive or negative) of one's work; admits mistakes and refocuses efforts when appropriate. Provides encouragement and support to others in accepting responsibility. Technical + Analytical Skills Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level. Preferred - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the department level. + Automatic Test Equipment Basic - General knowledge and is proficient in the operation, integration, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automatic test equipment (e.g., Avionics Intermediate Shop AIS, Tactical Intermediate Support System TISS, Servocylinder Test Set STS, Electrical Optical Test Set EOTS, Hybrid Test Set HTS, Intermediate Avionics Test Set IATS ) and associated software, Test Program Sets (TPS), and programming codes. Preferred - Complete knowledge and is proficient in the operation, integration, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automatic test equipment (e.g., Avionics Intermediate Shop AIS, Tactical Intermediate Support System TISS, Servocylinder Test Set STS, Electrical Optical Test Set EOTS, Hybrid Test Set HTS, Intermediate Avionics Test Set IATS ) and associated software, Test Program Sets (TPS), and programming codes. + Electronics Electro-Mech Basic - General understanding of electronics and electro-mechanical assemblies and the ability to solve assigned problems. Preferred - Complete knowledge of electronics and electro-mechanical assemblies and the ability to perform complex problem solving. + Engineering Drawings Specs Basic - General ability to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Preferred - Complete ability to read, understand, and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications. + General/Precision Test Meas Basic - General knowledge of and demonstrates an ability to use general and precision tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, multimeters, etc.). Preferred - Complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of general and precision measuring devices (e.g., Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), multimeters, oscilloscopes, noise/bus/logic/spectrum analyzers, calipers, micrometers, etc.) and associated calibration requirements. Basic Qualifications For Consideration Do you have a minimum of one year of calibration experience? Do you have a minimum of one year experience in Dimensional and Physical metrology? Do you have a minimum of one year of experience of the science of measurement? Typical Education/Experience Level 2 - AA degree in related discipline and typically 1 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 3 - AA degree in related discipline and typically 3 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information United States Air Force/Navy Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) School or equivalent preferred in lieu of, or in addition to an AA degree. Experience in a calibration laboratory is required. Business Unit Engineering Ops