What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calibration Technician position at A-dec Inc.?
At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.
Overview
The Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of all measurements and test equipment used within A-dec. This position oversees the full calibration process performing in-house calibrations, coordinating external services, maintaining calibration schedules and records, and ensuring adherence to ISO and quality standards. The role requires strong technical expertise in metrology, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze, document, and improve calibration procedures to support product quality and regulatory compliance across the organization.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.
At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.
A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.
A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor”
A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
Overview
The Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of all measurements and test equipment used within A-dec. This position oversees the full calibration process performing in-house calibrations, coordinating external services, maintaining calibration schedules and records, and ensuring adherence to ISO and quality standards. The role requires strong technical expertise in metrology, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze, document, and improve calibration procedures to support product quality and regulatory compliance across the organization.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Performs necessary calibrations as set by standard procedures and work instructions while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, quality, and performs minor instrument repair as needed.
- Establishes and maintains calibration schedules by referencing historical information, conditions of use, and applications to determine intervals. Also maintains the calibration database with responsibility for data entry, records maintenance, reporting, coordination of system backups, and data security.
- Determines calibration specifications, intervals, and work instructions for new and existing measurements and test equipment.
- Coordinate the calibration of measurement and test and equipment that falls outside of A-dec’s capabilities with Purchasing and external vendors.
- Maintains an understanding of ISO requirements as they pertain to the control of inspection, measuring, and test equipment, and is responsible for creation and maintenance of calibration work instructions and procedures.
- Remains current with technology related to calibration needs and may provide calibration training to supervisors, unit specialists, and machine operators.
- Supports test and process fixture calibrations, improvements, troubleshooting, and repair.
- Associate's degree in a technical field and/or Calibration certification (Calibration Technician Certification from ASQ or equivalent) is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience as a calibration technician or in a similar field along with knowledge of basic metrology
- 5 years of experience in the use of measurement and test equipment or equivalent training.
- Ability to perform calibrations with the guidance of work instructions while maintaining quality, efficiency, and accuracy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Gauge R&R, Measurement Systems Analysis, and quality systems.
- Understanding of ISO requirements and ability to effectively utilize databases and office software, including statistical analysis tools. Working knowledge of ISO 17025 is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to present complex information clearly and to develop effective procedures, records and reports.
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.
At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement.
A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.
A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor”
A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
