Calibration Lab Technician I
About The Position
The Calibration Lab Technician I applies knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM & TE) across various disciplines including electrical, dimensional, optical, physical, mechanical, environmental, and/or chemical, ensuring measurement accuracy. This role involves identifying and utilizing appropriate measurement procedures, performing corrective actions for identified measurement problems, and adapting equipment, standards, and procedures to accomplish unique measurements. The technician is also responsible for maintaining calibration standards and performing laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in measurement & calibration
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
