Metrology technician

Code 3111.9

Metrology technicians apply their practical knowledge of metrology to calibrate measuring instruments, test equipment and analyse their performance. They ensure that the evaluated equipment meets requirements for precision, performance and accuracy. They report about their work and advise on technical matters concerning measuring instruments.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • instrumentation engineering
  • metrology
  • quality standards

Skills and competences

  • analyse test data
  • contact scientists
  • create solutions to problems
  • order equipment
  • read standard blueprints
  • operate precision measuring equipment
  • maintain technical equipment
  • write technical reports
  • troubleshoot
  • perform test run
  • use testing equipment

Transversal competences

  • calibrate precision instrument
  • operate scientific measuring equipment
  • write calibration report

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences