PGS Worldwide is seeking Dimension Control Technicians in Palmdale, California for an approximately 11-month onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support advanced metrology and tooling operations using laser trackers, Computer-Aided Measurement Systems, optical instruments, and related measurement technologies to validate tooling and production engineering requirements.
Required Skills
- High school diploma or GED.
- 4+ years of experience with Computer-Aided Measurement Systems (CAMS) and/or laser tracking interferometer systems such as FARO or Leica.
- Experience with multiple computer-aided metrology technologies such as:
- Laser trackers
- Articulated measurement arms
- 3D scanners
- 6DoF measurement systems
- Experience inspecting, maintaining, testing, aligning, and/or adjusting laser measurement systems.
- Experience calibrating or compensating measurement equipment to ensure accurate results.
- Experience using metrology software such as Verisurf X, SpatialAnalyzer, Maya Matrix, BuildIT, or PolyWorks.
- Experience collecting dimensional data for validation and verification of tooling and production-engineering requirements.
- Experience analyzing measurement data and coordinating results with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Tool Design.
- Experience with assembly tooling and/or composite tooling.
- Experience using Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read and work from tooling drawings and engineering documentation.
- Ability to work on high ladders and portable platforms.
- Ability to lift more than 35 lbs.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work either 1st or 2nd Shift as required.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance and applicable program special access.
Preferred Skills
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
- Experience with CATIA or similar 3D modeling systems.
- Experience comparing collected metrology data to computer models.
- Experience with reverse engineering and model development from measured data.
- Knowledge of Theodolite systems.
- Experience with photogrammetry, laser radar, laser scanning systems, or articulating arms.
- Knowledge of integrated airframes and aerostructures.
- Experience applying Lean principles to metrology operations and documentation.
What You’ll Do
- Lay out, fabricate, and assemble complex jigs, fixtures, tooling masters, gauges, and related production tooling.
- Establish tooling holes and reference points across multiple planes to exacting tolerances.
- Plan work sequences and determine measurement and tooling methods.
- Set up and operate optical and computer-aided measurement systems.
- Verify alignment, fit, dimensions, and adjustment of tooling and assemblies.
- Collect dimensional data used to validate and verify production tooling and engineering requirements.
- Analyze measurement results and communicate findings to Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Tool Design.
- Develop holding devices, jigs, and fixture details.
- Prepare operational sequences and shop drawings supporting fabrication and assembly.
- Calibrate and compensate metrology equipment to maintain measurement accuracy.
- Monitor and verify quality in accordance with applicable process-control requirements.
Work Schedule / Shift
- Full-time onsite in Palmdale, California.
- 4x10 schedule, Monday–Thursday.
- 1st Shift: 5:00 AM–3:30 PM.
- 2nd Shift: 4:12 PM–2:42 AM.
- Candidates must be able to support either shift as required.
- Up to 10% travel.
Pay
Job ID: 2087
Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.