What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Calibration Technician position at Chromalox?
Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.
At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.
We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.
Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!
The Role
Under the supervision of the Quality Manager the Calibration Quality Technician manages and maintains the inventory of calibrated testing and measuring equipment. Maintaining the equipment is archived by calibrating, adjusting, replacing, troubleshoots and conducting minor repairs. The role also requires monitoring the performance of the equipment and ensuring the appropriate equipment is always available. The Calibration Quality Technician will be responsible for maintaining all records and documents associated with calibration and performance of the equipment within the GageTrak system.
Your Responsibilities
Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.
At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.
We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.
Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!
The Role
Under the supervision of the Quality Manager the Calibration Quality Technician manages and maintains the inventory of calibrated testing and measuring equipment. Maintaining the equipment is archived by calibrating, adjusting, replacing, troubleshoots and conducting minor repairs. The role also requires monitoring the performance of the equipment and ensuring the appropriate equipment is always available. The Calibration Quality Technician will be responsible for maintaining all records and documents associated with calibration and performance of the equipment within the GageTrak system.
Your Responsibilities
- Calibrates, adjusts, troubleshoots and repairs test and measurement equipment.
- Conducts audits and routine performance checks to ensure equipment is functioning properly and maintained effectively.
- Develop improvement plans and processes to ensure the appropriate equipment is always available for the job.
- Understand the tests that are conducted and the required equipment to conduct those tests.
- Train end users on proper use and maintenance of the equipment.
- Manage the Gagetrack system and ensure all essential documents and test records can be provided for review.
- Order replacement equipment and parts ensuring tools and equipment are available for use.
- Conduct testing of parts and products as needed.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- May be required to cross train and demonstrate competency in all essential job functions of the department working at different workstations as production needs require.
- Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships; training and teaching others.
- Maintenance of a clean and orderly work area free of excess materials.
- Support and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.
- Experience using mechanical test equipment, calipers, micrometers, pin gages, height gages, surface plates, etc.
- Functional knowledge and experience with CMMs and other inspection tools.
- Experience with Electrical test equipment, ohmmeters, fluk meters, resistance testers, voltage testers.
- Basic electrical theory of voltage, resistance, wattage, etc.
- Ability to read and understand blue prints, drawings and technical manuals
- Certified calibration technician
- Ability to manage a large inventory of unique items
Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.