Calibration Technician

Req
Team: 77 Quality
Entity:
Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st
Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades.

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Calibrates electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to set standards. Tests, calibrates, adjusts, and maintains electromechanical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, hydro mechanical, and pressure-type measuring and indicating instruments. Sets up calibration sequences, methods and procedures according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and requirements. Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts of test equipment such as pressure gauges and tension meters.

May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

• Calibrates test and measuring equipment by comparison to standards that are traceable to national standards.
• Performs adjustments/repairs as necessary to bring equipment back to original specifications.
• Provides initial out-of-tolerance information so that impact on product quality can be analyzed.
• Detects and reports deficiencies in calibration procedures and/or methods.
• Assists crafts in test equipment usage problems when required.
• Assists in developing calibration procedures on new equipment.
• Initiates parts requests for instrument repairs.
• Maintains accurate records and recall system for calibrateable equipment and for processing and statusing of both company owned and ship deliverable test equipment and test tools.
• Processes and transports test equipment to local laboratories for calibration servicing when necessary.
• Processes equipment submitted by outside customers who have contracted for Ingalls Shipbuilding calibration services.
• Implements and maintains a computerized recall program for the retrieval of instruments due for calibration.
• Distributes recall notices and/or overdue notices using department Calibration Coordinators and monitors the return of delinquent equipment.
• Provides productivity/inventory reports as needed.
• Transports equipment between labs as necessary.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Associate’s degree or other 2‑year technical degree in a related discipline and 1 year experience.

Formal training in metrology (military or college) and/or a B.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology or other related fields. Two (2) years experience in a major metrology laboratory with extensive troubleshooting and repair background a must. Strong background in math, algebra, and trigonometry and a working knowledge of computers using word processing and spreadsheet programs. Working knowledge of physics. Knowledgeable of electrostatic discharge protective measures for sensitive electronic components.

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values‑and‑ethics‑driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for…