Calibration Technician

Description

Calibration Technician – Job Description

Reporting To:

Quality Manager

Purpose:

The Calibration Technician ensures the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of measurement instruments and equipment used throughout the organization and its supply chain. This role supports quality assurance by performing routine calibrations, maintaining records, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform      and support calibration, testing, and repair of instruments and equipment.
• Maintain      and operate inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, hardness      testers, and gauges.
• Validate      equipment performance and ensure compliance with engineering      specifications.
• Prepare      detailed calibration documentation and reports for management.
• Coordinate      with external calibration facilities to ensure timely and accurate      service.
• Train      staff on calibration techniques and proper equipment usage.
• Collaborate      with engineering and production teams to resolve equipment issues and      improve measurement systems.
• Maintain      a clean and organized calibration area, adhering to 5S and safety      standards.
• Conduct      100% layout inspections using lab measurement equipment based on RM#s and      part prints.
• Undertake      special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Measurements & Competencies:

• Strong      communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability      to interpret engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Timely      and accurate reporting of calibration activities.
• High      internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Contribution      to quality programs that enhance company performance.
• Commitment      to confidentiality and data integrity.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Work Environment:

• Professional      and manufacturing settings.
• Exposure      to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.
• Use of      standard office and calibration equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High      school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum      2 years of PC-DMIS programming experience.
• Proficiency      in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent      organizational and communication skills.
• Strong      team orientation and commitment to quality.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged      periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional      movement within manufacturing areas.