Calibration Lab Technician I

Standard Calibrations•Chesapeake, VA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM & TE) in the electrical, dimensional, optical, physical, mechanical, environmental, and/or chemical disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy. Identify and utilize appropriate measurement procedures. Perform corrective actions to address identified measurement problems. Adapt equipment, standards, and procedure to accomplish unique measurements. Maintain calibration standards. Perform laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping.

Requirements

Two years of experience in measurement & calibration and at least 1 of the following:
Civilian or military training with a working knowledge or demonstrated capacity to comprehend metrology, or
Military precision measurement equipment laboratory (PMEL) experience, or
Certificate of completion as a certified calibration technician or other related course.
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to read and write English
Ability to recognize problems through troubleshooting and determine solution
Ability to determine tools and equipment needed to complete a job
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be able to pass a drug screening test
Must be able to pass a background pre-employment check
Approved Class B hard hat in required areas and locations
Non-conductive PPE in required areas and locations
Steel-toed shoes
Insulated and protector gloves (job task specific)
Eye protection
Hearing protection protective clothing (job task specific)
Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing up to 50lbs up to 8-10 hours per day
Ability to work on and climb ladders and stairs frequently
Bending/squatting/kneeling/stooping/crouching/crawling/twisting up and walking up to 8-10 hours per day
Standing- must be able to stand or sit in one place up to 8-10 hours per day
Hearing-periodically must be able to work in loud environments

Responsibilities

Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM & TE) in order to ensure compliance with published specifications in one of the following disciplines: electrical, dimensional, optical, physical/mechanical and chemical
Maintain primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards
Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration
Analyze measurement data for identifying abnormalities trends and/or predicting future values
Identifying IM & TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable
Prepare calibration reports and certificates
Recommend IM & TE for use in measurement applications
Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used
Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures
Perform lab housekeeping
Maintain laboratory recognition/accreditation
Provide technical advice to the other departments of the organization
Calibrate and repair IM & TE for measurement area assigned in a laboratory setting
Operate various lab instruments