MOS 2874 Metrology Technician

MOS 2874 Metrology Technician

MOS Description

Metrology Technicians are qualified to calibrate precision electronic, mechanical, physical, optical, infrared, and laser Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) through use of higher order measurement standards. Typical duties include supervising the operation of a calibration and TMDE maintenance facility to include such tasks as safeguarding and reporting of calibration results, maintaining accurate traceability to a higher echelon laboratory, and preparing and receiving shipments of delicate TMDE. Duties also include the determination of calibration levels required based on equipment capabilities and user requirements, technical evaluation of calibration procedures, monitoring the capability of requirements of facility standards and submission of change requests, and the training of users in the proper care and operations of TMDE. This MOS is a career progression for MOS 2871. Preferred target for assignment to career progression training is at the 6-8 years’ time-in-service (TIS) mark.

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The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 2874 Metrology Technician. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

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Certified Safety Professional (CSP) In DemandIs In Demand Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Computer Service Technician (CST) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Network Systems Technician (NST) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Computer Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) mostMost mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) In DemandIs In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) mostMost mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Project Management Professional (PMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Associate Engineering Technologist (AT) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) otherOther        
Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) In DemandIs In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) mostMost mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) mostMost mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Technician Is Not In Demand International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level II (CCST-II) Is Not In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) otherOther        
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level III (CCST-III) Is Not In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) otherOther        
Gaming and Vending Technician (GVT) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate DC (EM1) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate AC (EM2) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation

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Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.

Apprenticeship

The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.

USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.

The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 2874 Metrology Technician:

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Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 2874 Metrology Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.

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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
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The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 2874 Metrology Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

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The International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET), Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level is an entry-level certification. This certification validates the candidate's basic electronic knowledge for entry-level electronic professions. The exam covers basic electronics, math, DC and AC circuits, transistors and troubleshooting. The Associate CET is also a pre-requisite for ISCET Journeyman level certifications. Candidates must pass a written exam.
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The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) certification is an intermediate journeyman-level credential for electronics technicians. Candidates applying for the IND certification are expected to understand basic industrial electronics concepts applicable to various specialty areas of industrial electronics; Additionally, candidates must meet minimum experience requirements of at least two years working in the industry, this may include electronics training. IND candidates must be knowledgeable and have skills in the following areas: Amplifiers, Optical Wiring, Block Diagrams Schematics, Power Supplies, Test Equipment Tools, Mathematics, Computers Digital Concepts, Safety, Satellite Wireless Data, Communications, Cabling, Troubleshooting, Motors, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Software. Candidate must pass a written exam.
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The American Society for Quality (ASQ), Certified Calibration Technician (CST) tests, calibrates, maintains and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, analytical and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards. Candidates must have five years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Calibration Technician Body of Knowledge. If the candidates have completed a degree from a college, university, or technical school with accreditation accepted by ASQ, part of the five-year experience requirement will be waived. Candidates must pass a written examination.
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The Electronics Associate AC (EM2) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. Candidates must pass a written examination testing their knowledge of AC, safety, cabling, and other procedures. The EM2 credential is one in a group of five credential modules; once a technician attains all five credentials, ETA will issue the Associate CET certification.
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Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. Candidates must pass a written examination testing their knowledge of soldering, desoldering, tools, electrical conductors, AC power distribution, circuit protection, circuit controls, generators, motors, interfacing of electronics products, and technician work procedures. The EM5 credential is one in a group of five credential modules; once a technician attains all five credentials, ETA will issue the Associate CET certification.

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