2874 metrology technician

The Marine Corps MOS 2874 is for Metrology Technicians. These technicians are qualified to calibrate precision electronic, mechanical, physical, optical, infrared, and laser Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). They use higher order measurement standards to do this.

Typical duties for a Metrology Technician include: Supervising the operation of a calibration and TMDE maintenance facility Safeguarding and reporting calibration results Maintaining accurate traceability to a higher echelon laboratory Preparing and receiving shipments of delicate TMDE

Metrology Technicians can be ranked from MGySgt to Sgt. Qualifications to work in this field include: Manual dexterity Normal color vision Being eligible to hold a secret security clearance The ability to understand highly technical material The ability to comprehend somewhat complex mathematical and logic principles