Metrology- Calibration Technician

Job Purpose: Inspects test equipment for proper manufacturing, repair, testing, and certification of all test equipment in use by performing the following duties. Works under supervision of Quality Manager.

Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains proper files, card index and paperwork on each piece of test equipment with information to include date of certification, duration of the certificate, and date for recertification.
• Organizes the test equipment that cannot be certified in house to be sent to an authorized source for calibration and certification.
• Maintains all standards used in the Metrology Lab to be calibrated and certified to National Institutes of Standards and Technology standards by maintaining accurate records along with the history of the equipment.
• Reviews specifications and identifies equipment equivalencies that can be purchased.
• Builds and designs test equipment as per specifications.
• Compiles monthly reports of test equipment to be calibrated and performs work needed in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years previous electronics experience; or equivalent combination of training, and experience. One to three years of mechanical experience/knowledge also is preferred.
• Ability to apply basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to communicate verbally in one-on-one situations with management and co-workers, including the ability to speak simple sentences; listens to others without interrupting and gets clarification when needed.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, work orders, and memos. Ability to read and understand blue prints and equipment manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and procedures furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be familiar with a diverse range of measurement tools and equipment. Standards and reference tools can include handheld manual gauges such as calipers, micrometers, dial gages, Go/No-Go gages, gage blocks, height gages, feeler gages, etc. to electrical measurement equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, function generators, hipot testers, megohmmeters, milliohm meters, multifunction calibrators, digital weight scales, force gages, power supplies, etc. along with several types of pneumatic gages for pressure and vacuum measurement. These tools ensure that manufactured parts meet precise design specifications and maintain global standards of accuracy.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally kneel or crouch. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to distinguish color for inspection of electronic components and wiring.
• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electronics: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person