What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calibration Technician I position at PCB Piezotronics, Inc.?
About The Modal Shop – An Amphenol Company
The Modal Shop delivers innovative structural vibration and acoustic sensing systems and services to test laboratories and manufacturing facilities around the globe. We offer a world-leading sound and vibration rental program, precision calibration systems, modal shakers, non-destructive test systems, and digital sensors, which are all designed to simplify testing for our customers. We’re a fun, fast-paced team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a focus on Total Customer Satisfaction for both our internal and external customers, we have strong and ongoing commitment to being a great place to work! Learn more about our team | www.modalshop.com www.linkedin.com/company/the-modal-shop
More Reasons to Join the Team
The Modal Shop offers a highly collaborative, team-based atmosphere with (bonus!) a casual dress code. We celebrate successes with team-wide events, offer ongoing professional development opportunities, and bring out our Modal Spirit for the holidays and special events (we’re talking Chili Cook-Offs, The Modal Olympics, Cornhole Tournaments, and more!). Total Customer Satisfaction, for internal and external customers alike, is at the heart of our business and guides our interactions every day. The Modal Shop also provides all full-time team members with 100% employer paid medical premiums for you and your family.
As a Calibration Technician with The Modal Shop, you will perform a variety of basic tests on manufactured products by following written procedures and utilizing basic electrical and mechanical test equipment such as meters, shakers, test fixtures, and calibration stations. You will perform calibrations of accelerometers, microphones, other sensors and equipment and perform test equipment setup, assembly tasks, and calibrations that require the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions. You will develop knowledge of techniques, materials, tools and equipment related to calibration. Responsible for documenting accurate calibration results to ensure compliance with calibration standards of ISO 17025, ISO 16063, ANSI Z540 per accreditation through A2LA. Ensures compliance with and supports continuous improvement of the Modal Shop Quality System (MSQS).
Additional Duties
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; lift and carry up to 10lbs and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work in an indoor production environment with low to moderate noise level.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
This position requires access to “controlled technology” as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R.
The Modal Shop delivers innovative structural vibration and acoustic sensing systems and services to test laboratories and manufacturing facilities around the globe. We offer a world-leading sound and vibration rental program, precision calibration systems, modal shakers, non-destructive test systems, and digital sensors, which are all designed to simplify testing for our customers. We’re a fun, fast-paced team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a focus on Total Customer Satisfaction for both our internal and external customers, we have strong and ongoing commitment to being a great place to work! Learn more about our team | www.modalshop.com www.linkedin.com/company/the-modal-shop
More Reasons to Join the Team
The Modal Shop offers a highly collaborative, team-based atmosphere with (bonus!) a casual dress code. We celebrate successes with team-wide events, offer ongoing professional development opportunities, and bring out our Modal Spirit for the holidays and special events (we’re talking Chili Cook-Offs, The Modal Olympics, Cornhole Tournaments, and more!). Total Customer Satisfaction, for internal and external customers alike, is at the heart of our business and guides our interactions every day. The Modal Shop also provides all full-time team members with 100% employer paid medical premiums for you and your family.
As a Calibration Technician with The Modal Shop, you will perform a variety of basic tests on manufactured products by following written procedures and utilizing basic electrical and mechanical test equipment such as meters, shakers, test fixtures, and calibration stations. You will perform calibrations of accelerometers, microphones, other sensors and equipment and perform test equipment setup, assembly tasks, and calibrations that require the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions. You will develop knowledge of techniques, materials, tools and equipment related to calibration. Responsible for documenting accurate calibration results to ensure compliance with calibration standards of ISO 17025, ISO 16063, ANSI Z540 per accreditation through A2LA. Ensures compliance with and supports continuous improvement of the Modal Shop Quality System (MSQS).
Additional Duties
- Responsible to follow all Modal Shop (TMS) procedures and forms in compliance to ISO 9001, ISO17025 and other applicable standards.
- Perform calibrations on sensors and equipment using delegated stations and resources.
- Compares test results with manufacturer specifications to verify tests were performed correctly and data reported is accurate. Reports any out of specification results to appropriate team member.
- Responsible for understanding and following proper electro-static discharge (ESD) protocol.
- Performs all calibration and related tasks efficiently and accurately by following established written procedures.
- Responsible for verifying that all tested or calibrated products meet specifications.
- Responsible for monitoring and logging environmental conditions during calibrations.
- Ensures calibration equipment is within calibration cycle; informs the team when dates are close to expiration.
- Communicates with the team concerning any problems with product testing equipment.
- Observes all safety precautions per department guidelines when operating test equipment.
- Keeps work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Retrieves equipment and parts from inventory for customer orders or calibration services.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
- Experience: Must have basic computer skills and good communication skills. Training will be conducted in-house
- Prior metrology testing lab experience preferred.
- 100% Company Paid Medical Premiums
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company funded HSA and HRA Accounts**
- Employer paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
- 401k Company Match
- Annual Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Dependent Orthodontic Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts, Holiday Gift Certificates, Referral Bonus
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; lift and carry up to 10lbs and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work in an indoor production environment with low to moderate noise level.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
This position requires access to “controlled technology” as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R.
- 730 et. seq.) and “technical data” as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.