Laser Tracker Trainee

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. 

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results. 

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride. 

Your Mission:

The Laser Track Trainee supports dimensional inspection and measurement activities using portable laser tracking systems while learning fundamental metrology skills. This entry-level role assists technicians with production, tooling verification, and quality assurance tasks under direct supervision. 

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Assist with setup and breakdown of laser tracker equipment.
• Learn to operate laser tracker systems under close supervision.
• Support basic part inspections and measurement data collection.
• Help verify fixture and tooling dimensions.
• Assist with recording data and preparing simple inspection reports.
• Follow established metrology procedures and safety standards.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and support calibration log upkeep.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Mission Readiness:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality, or inspection helpful but not required.
• Basic understanding of measurements and willingness to learn blueprint reading.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing fundamentals is a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel between facilities, as business needs require. 

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver. 

Work Environment:

• Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area. 
• All Keel locations are tobacco free where appropriate.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards 
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity 

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package 
• Competitive Pay 
• 401(k) Match 
• HSA/FSA 
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth 
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More! 

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests. 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.