Metrology Technician

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Metrology Technician

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2025-16137
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 21
Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades
EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

A challenging and exciting career is waiting for you!

General Dynamics Electric Boat has a proud history dating back to its incorporation on February 7, 1899, and the delivery of the first practical submarine to the U.S. Navy the following year. During the ensuing century, Electric Boat has been at the forefront of every innovation in submarine technology. Today, we are the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines.

We deliver the advantage that protects our sailors, our families and our freedom!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, VisionPrescription CoverageHealth and Wellness Programs401KCommuter/Van ServicesPaid Vacation and holidaysPaid training
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
Advancement Opportunities

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Metrology Technicians in the Accuracy Control Department are responsible for critical ship and module alignments/measurements using a variety of 3-dimensional and standard optic tooling. These alignments /measurements are used to develop cut line, align and install ships components and pair major modules.

The job requires the technician to determine the proper tooling for the job, move the tooling to the job, complete the measurements outlined on configuration controlled data sheets, while working safely with a high degree of accuracy. The technician then turns the data over to Accuracy Control Representatives and works with them to confirm the solutions required. MetrologyTechnicians routinely interface with Engineering, other Trades and Ship Management.

The successful candidate is preferred to have a solid background in surveying/machine shop dimensional inspection, Robotics, proven math skills, computer skills and good communication and interpersonal skills. Applicant will need to become proficient in the use of optical alignment and Total Station equipment (similar to land surveying), establishing ships reference lines and planes, measuring in-process hull circularities, measuring and recording critical ship's dimensions and supporting production by providing profiles and locations of major components. Applicant may need to assist Shipfitters with difficult structural layouts, support the accomplishment of dimensional control requirements (ACCP's) and participate in the QP Continuous Improvement Program as needed.

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This is an hourly position located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

Responsibilities

Possess strong mathematical, communication, computer and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment to meet organizational goals

Qualifications

Required:

Relevant certification, i.e. Metrology OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), metrology, Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) or land surveyingAble to read, interpret and work from complex manufacturing blueprints, technical manuals, shipyard procedures and test documentsAbility to work all shifts, at heights, within confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as requiredIndividuals may be required to possess their own basic hand toolsWilling to support occasional travel to vendor sitesAble to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

Associate Degree in either Surveying Technology/Engineering TechnologyPrevious experience with RoboticsPrevious experience working in the construction industry or a manufacturing environmentPrevious metal fabrication experience and/or military shipbuilding experienceMilitary/Navy experienceStrong math background with a working knowledge of geometry and trigonometry

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