Calibration and Quality Technician

Meridian Inc•Yorkville, IL

11d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Calibration and Quality Technician supports Aurora Specialty Textiles Group’s quality management system through calibration of measurement devices and quality testing. Approximately 60–70% of the role is devoted to calibrating equipment in the laboratory and on the manufacturing floor, tracking calibration schedules, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time, and managing outsourced calibrations. Calibration responsibilities also include maintaining records, revising existing procedures, and developing new procedures, with support as needed. Approximately 30–40% of the role involves laboratory testing, primarily physical testing of production samples, quality testing for product development, and print testing. The technician tests incoming materials, in-process products, and finished products; records and analyzes test results to determine whether products and materials should be certified or rejected; and initiates nonconforming-product procedures when appropriate. The role communicates testing failures and material issues promptly to operations staff and management. Work takes place in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments, including the building’s second floor, which has no elevator. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Three to five years of calibration and quality job experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Calibration experience required.
ISO 9001 experience required.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work independently and a desire to contribute to continuous-improvement systems.
A combination of education and experience may meet the requirements.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s degree in a technology- or science-related field would be very helpful.

Responsibilities

Monitor, schedule, and track calibration of measurement equipment, including equipment serviced by external providers, to ensure calibration status is current and acceptable.
Conduct calibration of measurement equipment.
Help select new measurement equipment by determining specifications and obtaining quotes.
Assist with developing calibration procedures and improving existing procedures.
Write work instructions describing calibration and test-method procedures.
Conduct testing during manufacturing processes to verify that products meet quality standards and to support product development.
Test incoming materials, in-process products, and finished products, including physical property, visual color, and print testing.
Record and analyze material and property test results to determine whether products and materials should be certified or rejected.
Initiate the nonconforming-product procedure when appropriate.
Communicate testing failures and material issues promptly to operations staff and management.
Perform additional duties as assigned.