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Salary: USD 55,000 - 80,000 / annual
Valar Atomics is building scalable, factory-made advanced nuclear power systems for industrial, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing applications. The company is developing high-temperature gas reactor (HTGR) technology with a pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah.
As a Production Metrology Technician, you will support the calibration and measurement system integrity for HTGR reactor components and fuel-related production activities at the Torrance manufacturing and fuel fabrication facility. You will report to the Production Quality Metrology Engineer and work within the Regulations & Safety organization's Quality Assurance function.
This is a hands-on technical role requiring significant time on the production floor and in the calibration area. You will execute day-to-day calibration program work, including:
• Perform routine calibration and verification checks on production measurement and test equipment against traceable standards
• Maintain the calibration schedule and master equipment list, tracking due dates, out-of-service tags, and calibration history
• Coordinate outsourced calibration activities, including shipment, receipt, and certificate filing for equipment calibrated by external vendors
• Support the Production Quality Metrology Engineer in executing Gauge R&R studies and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) activities
• Identify and tag out-of-tolerance or malfunctioning equipment, and support investigation of measurement impact on previously accepted product
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, and standards traceability documentation for audit readiness
• Assist Production Quality Technicians and Inspectors with proper use, handling, and care of dimensional and functional measurement equipment
• Support setup and troubleshooting of CMMs, optical comparators, and other precision measurement equipment
You will work closely with Production Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and operators to keep measurement tools accurate, traceable, and ready for use. Success requires strong attention to detail, comfort with precision instruments, organized record-keeping, clear communication about equipment status, and willingness to learn new measurement technologies.
The company offers competitive base salary, equity ownership, comprehensive medical benefits, unlimited PTO, free daily lunch and dinner onsite, generous PPE stipend, and opportunities for rapid career growth in a high-impact startup environment.
**Requirements:**
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, and calibration procedures
• Familiarity with dimensional inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) and standard measurement techniques, 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, fabrication-related fumes, and changing operational conditions while following all safety protocols
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to work within digital documentation and record management systems
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Prior experience performing calibration, metrology, or precision measurement work in a manufacturing environment
• Technical certification in metrology, calibration, or quality
• 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
