Laser Tracker Trainee in Goose Creek, South Carolina at Keel

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.