Calibration Laboratory Technician (Depot)

Centurum • San Diego, CA

22h • $35 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting electric/electronic or physical/mechanical calibration and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of General Purpose Test Equipment (GPTE) and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in accordance with Navy calibration procedures. The role requires understanding and applying uncertainties to measurements, maintaining calibration standards, and adhering to written Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The technician will perform quality assignments such as 5S, conduct calibration work with minimal supervision, research technical documentation, and maintain lab compliance with external specifications, standards, and regulations. The position also involves continuing to develop working knowledge of operating standards, practices, procedures, and safety. Travel is not required, and the work location is San Diego, CA. This is a hard-to-fill position and requires a Secret US DoD security clearance.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant experience in calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of GPTE and calibration standards.
• Relevant experience with ISO 17025, Joint Naval Audit Certification, Navy quality control, or similar.
• Must be able to learn new skills in regard to calibration and processes.
• Working knowledge and experience with basic hand tools and electronic tools.
• Above average organizational and time management skills.
• Requires Basic Electrical and Electronics formal education.
• Requires Formal Calibration Education. Any of these classifications: Navy NEC: 6673, 6718, I25A, I31A, 719B, 95AA, 1589, 729A, 4675, 765A. Marine MOS Codes: 2871, 2874, 6492. Army MOS: 35H, 94H. Air Force AFSCs: 2P031, 2P051.
• American Society for Quality Certified Calibration Technician (ASQ-CCT).
• Education: High School
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess basic math skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of technical and management personnel.
• This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• ISO 9001:2015 experience or equivalent is a plus.
• Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL)
• Precision Measurement Equipment (PME)
• Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
• Metrology and Calibration (METCAL)
• General Purpose Test Equipment (GPTE)
• Experience with Navy's METBENCH Calibration Management System (MCMS) and Race is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts electric/electronic or physical/mechanical calibration and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of General Purpose Test Equipment (GPTE) and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) in accordance with Navy calibration procedures.
• Understands and applies uncertainties to measurements made.
• Maintains calibration standards.
• Follows written Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Performs quality assignments such as 5S ("sort", "set in order", "shine", "standardize" and "sustain").
• Performs calibration work with little to no supervision.
• Researches requirements, technical documentation, parts, and obsolescence alternatives as necessary.
• Conducts calibration work at customer sites (if applicable) with little to no direction.
• Maintains lab compliance with external specifications, standards, and regulations.
• Continues to develop working knowledge of all operating standards, practices, and procedures, including safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
• Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
• Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
• Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
• Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
• Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.

What This Job Offers

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