Calibration Coordinator / Quality Technician

Ultra • Columbia City, IN

2d

About The Position

Provide tactical support to the Quality function, overseeing calibration control and reviewing incoming inspections of simple to intermediate products as assigned. The role coordinates equipment calibration with external vendors and internal departments, maintains calibration records and status, performs calibrations and test-station processes as needed, and may support audit-deficiency root-cause tracking. As assigned, the position also inspects purchased material and assemblies, documents layout inspections, manages nonconforming material in the ERP system, and trains team members on critical processes and inspection procedures. Staff must follow safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, report issues to the PMI Lead and Supplier Quality Manager, and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in assembly and test.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office, databases, and ERP or gage software.
• Working knowledge of basic inspection equipment, such as calipers and micrometers.
• Understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Ability to manage time and multitask, including adapting to occasional priority changes.
• May be required to maintain a security clearance.
• Ability to stand for extensive periods, up to 10 hours per day, with good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to lift, bend, stretch, walk, and perform repetitive work; move or pick up heavy objects; use hands to handle tools or controls; climb or balance; move throughout the building; reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Nationality eligibility and ability to obtain a security clearance may be required for certain roles, based on supported programs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with external vendors to obtain equipment quotes and monitor external calibrations.
• Use ERP and gage software to track calibration status and maintain records.
• Coordinate with departments at UM facilities to obtain assets requiring calibration and arrange internal and external calibrations.
• Perform equipment calibrations as needed.
• Perform test-station processes and reviews as needed.
• Track root causes of audit deficiencies as needed.
• Perform incoming inspections of purchased material according to defined instructions.
• Inspect assemblies and subassemblies.
• Perform layout inspections of purchased material and summarize findings in reports.
• Use the ERP system to release or quarantine nonconforming purchased material.
• Train team members on critical processes and inspection procedures as appropriate.
• Follow established safety policies, take reasonable care for personal and others’ safety, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Inform the PMI Lead and Supplier Quality Manager of issues and recommend solutions.
• Perform other duties as required, requested, or needed.

Benefits

• Up to 140 hours of PTO in the first year.
• Eight paid holidays and three floating holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Educational assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program and incentives.
• Company HSA contributions.
• Insurance benefits beginning the first of the month following hire.
• Eligibility for annual company performance-based bonuses.
• Employee discounts and perks.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Company-paid basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Company-paid long-term disability.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Monthly student loan repayment program of $75.
• Voluntary medical and prescription insurance.
• Voluntary dental insurance.
• Voluntary vision insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance plans.
• Voluntary supplemental AD&D insurance for employee and family.
• Voluntary accident plan.
• Voluntary critical illness plan.
• Voluntary hospital indemnity plan.
• Voluntary pet insurance.
• Voluntary identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED