Production Metrology Technician

The role

You will support calibration and measurement system integrity for HTGR reactor component and fuel-related production activities. This role involves calibrating and maintaining gauges and instruments within the Torrance manufacturing and fuel fabrication environment.

What you will do

• Perform routine calibration and verification checks on production measurement and test equipment against traceable standards.
• Maintain the calibration schedule and master equipment list.
• Coordinate outsourced calibration activities including shipment, receipt, and certificate filing.
• Support the Production Quality Metrology Engineer in executing Gauge R&R studies and Measurement Systems Analysis activities.
• Identify and tag out-of-tolerance or malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, and standards traceability documentation.
• Assist Production Quality Technicians and Inspectors with proper use, handling, and care of measurement equipment.
• Support setup and troubleshooting of CMMs, optical comparators, and other precision measurement equipment.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, and calibration procedures.
• Familiarity with dimensional inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) or willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline for tracking calibration schedules and records.
• Comfortable working within active manufacturing environments including exposure to industrial noise and fabrication-related fumes.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to work within digital documentation and record management systems.

Nice to have

• Technical certification in metrology, calibration, or quality
• Prior experience performing calibration, metrology, or precision measurement work in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with CMMs, optical comparators, or other precision measurement equipment.
• Experience with calibration management software or master equipment list systems.
• Experience working in nuclear, aerospace, semiconductor, defense, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540, or similar calibration standards

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

About the company

Valar Atomics aims to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. The company is building a pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah to demonstrate advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication.