Associate Calibration Technician (Entry-Level)

Calibration Laboratory, LLC • Merrillville, IN

100d

About The Position

Calibration Laboratory LLC is seeking talented, hard working individuals with a passion to learn a new career. At Cal Lab, we want to grow our technicians into more technically advanced Metrologists. Entry level candidates will begin as Associate Calibration Technicians and will be given opportunity and encouragement to advance up the technician ranks to Calibration Technician I and beyond. The ideal candidate has the passion and drive to learn something new every day and apply this knowledge to calibrate instruments in our established lab or on-site at client's facilities. This is not a career where every day is the same. There are numerous opportunities to expand your knowledge and technical skill set with hands-on experience and online training materials. We encourage candidates who are willing to learn and who are looking for a long-term career to apply. We have an in-depth, self-paced training program to establish a baseline skill set that will integrate a new technician into a productive career in Metrology. Advancement to at least Level 1 technician is required within the first year of employment.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Proficient math skills, including basic algebra
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Candidate MUST be willing to travel to local and regional (Chicagoland area) on-site locations (up to 50%), with occasional overnight travel to surrounding states (approximately 3 nights per month)

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma
• College science degrees are highly regarded
• Trade school technical degrees are highly regarded
• Veterans who worked in technical fields are highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Participate in and complete all assigned training courses and continually pursue new opportunities to expand calibration skills
• Perform routine calibrations in our laboratory or at customer facilities in accordance with documented calibration procedures
• Promptly address customer requests, inquiries, or complaints by taking appropriate actions up to and including escalation to management
• Maintain exemplary laboratory cleanliness through daily spot-cleaning and weekly deep cleaning of lab spaces and work stations
• Willingness to safely operate company vehicles, including compact SUVs, minivans, and cargo vans
• Being able to make improvements based on routine performance, educational and production metrics

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on previous experience
• Employee health insurance premiums offered at a discount
• Life insurance & Short Term Disability included
• Vision insurance included
• Dental insurance offered at a discount
• 401k retirement plan offered with a percentage company match
• 10 days vacation starting the first year (prorated from hire date)
• No out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the employee: Bench tools provided
• Company logo shirts, ball & skull caps, winter jacket and lab jackets provided
• Laptop computer with MSOffice Suite software provided
• Credit card provided (for company related expenses; vehicle gas, per diem, parts, etc.)
• Vehicles provided (for on-site service)
• 9 paid holidays; New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
• Plus many company events throughout the year including a monthly training day
• Service Recognition
• ASQ Membership and ASQ Certificate Calibration Technician (CCT) subsidized by Cal Lab (ASQ prerequisites apply)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees