Calibration Technician

Seeking Metrology/Calibration Technician (entry level) to calibrate and repair test instruments in accordance with precision standards and procedures. The ideal applicant is familiar with various test and measurement processes, self-motivated, a team player, and has a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

• Perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide range of measuring and test equipment.
• Complete required documentation to certify the verification and calibration of measuring and test equipment.
• Set up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment.
• Manage time to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Calibrate equipment to industry standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Conduct equipment repairs.
• Respond to departmental queries.
• Suggest equipment upgrades.
• Maintain calibration equipment and supplies.
• Work with outside vendors to accomplish calibration/maintenance tasks.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor

Competencies

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma
• 1 years of instrumentation experience preferred.
• Experience in various fields of calibration, preferably pharmaceutical.
• Knowledgeable in cGMP requirements.
• Ability to identify resources when necessary.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of office application software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ACCESS, and Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Judgment / Decision Making:

• Under general supervision, exercises some judgement in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures and techniques.
• Moderately complex work performed within established practices and procedures requiring original thinking.
• Effectively identifies problems as they occur and takes appropriate steps to solve straight-forward problems.
• Works on assignments that may be complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
• May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other non-exempt personnel

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to work in areas where high noise hazards prevail. May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Physical Demands:

• Often required to stand for up to an hour at a time with stooping and bending.
• Required to walk, sit, and use fingers and hands, handle or feel tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, crouch, bend, talk and hear.
• Must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception