Metrology Technician (PMEL)

About PKL Services Inc.

We are an elite provider of skilled personnel, delivering Aerospace Maintenance, Training, and Logistics Services, committed to continual improvement, exceeding customer expectations, and implementing quality standards in dynamic environments.

PKL Services Inc. is contracted to maintain and operate Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG and United States Air Force (USAF) F-15E aircraft and equipment assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing located at Mountain Home AFB (MHAFB), Idaho. PKL employees at this site are subject to a Union/Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) regarding employment terms and work rules.

The Metrology Technician - Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) (also known as Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)). Technician is responsible for inspecting, aligning, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and certifying a variety of electronic, physical-dimensional, and weapon system peculiar test measurement and diagnostic equipment to technical data specifications ensuring traceability to Air Force Reference Standards.

Other key responsibilities include:

1. Perform duties as defined by applicable Air Force Instructions (AFIs), along with any USAF like functions typically performed within the 2P0X1 associated career field.

2. Adhere to all policies and procedures found in T.O.s 00-20-14, 33K1-100-1, 33K1-100-2, DAFI 21-101, and DAFMAN 21-113.

3. Adhere to all 2P0X1 safety practices/procedures and comply with AF security regulations, directives, and policies.

4. Schedule, align, calibrate and repair TMDE and be qualified to work in all areas of the PMEL in support of RSAF and USAF TMDE inventory.

5. Perform voltage, current, power, impedance, frequency, microwave, temperature, physical-dimensional measurements.

6. Troubleshoot and analyze maintenance problems pertaining to TMDE.

7. Use schematics, pictorial drawings, logic trees and software diagnostics.

8. Trace circuits and isolate malfunctions to component level in TMDE.

9. Remove components, orders, and installs replacement parts on equipment.

10. Perform equipment maintenance using special tools, high reliability soldering techniques, and technical data.

11. Prepare and use calibration correction charts.

12. Prepares calibration responsibility determinations, product/quality deficiency reports, and technical order improvement reports.

13. Use PAMS to document all maintenance actions.

14. Any and all other duties as directed by the Program Manager/Site Manager.

We’d love to hear from you if you have….

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

3. Prior qualified/certified 7-level PMEL/TMDE technician (2P0X1) with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience or equivalent.

4. Must be able to obtain and retain a Secret security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also receive a generous and competitive total compensation package that support employees through every stage of life:

Wage: $39.76 per hr.

Health & Welfare benefit of $7.25 per hour

Full time/hourly/ 40 hours a week

Union position

401(k) plan

Company Health & Welfare benefit provided to support medical, dental, vision, basic life plans.

Eleven (11) paid holidays per year.

Employees will accrue up to 112 hours of vacation per year.

Up to fifty-six (56) paid sick hours each calendar year.

Three to five days of bereavement pay for death in family.

Up to forty (40) paid hours for jury duty service per year.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

1. This position requires normal physical functions.

2. Work may require frequent bending, reaching, and climbing.

3. May frequently lift and carry items weighing up to fifty pounds and occasionally lift heavier items with the assistance of other workers.

4. Normal color/depth perception and no record of emotional instability are required.

5. May be required to work in areas in or near a hangar/ flight line that may be noisy at times.

6. May be exposed to moderate discomforts, such as heat, cold and wind.

7. May be required to wear personal protective equipment when in or passing thru a hazardous area.

8. Office/shop environment.

9. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PKL Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, or any other protected class.

Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables PKL Services to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading Aerospace Maintenance, Training, and Logistics Services companies.

All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. We also work to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.