Description
Any time a piece of equipment or machinery is used, there are an infinite number of things that need to work perfectly. Responsible for calibrating equipment used in virtually every phase of maintenance, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory specialists ensure that every piece of equipment is in precise working order. These experts must utilize exacting attention to detail as they take measurements in increments as small as millionths to ensure everything is safe for our Airmen to operate.
Core Skills
- precision measurement and calibration
- metrology principles
- test equipment maintenance
- data collection and analysis
- technical report writing
- quality control and assurance
- root cause analysis
- statistical process control basics
- equipment troubleshooting
- reading technical schematics
- laboratory safety and procedures
- configuration and asset management
- process documentation
- attention to detail
- time management in production environments
Common Certifications
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- ISO/IEC 17025 Training (Calibration Labs)
- Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
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