Calibration/ Metrology Technician

OKUMA AMERICA CORPORATION • NC

128d

About The Position

The Calibration/ Metrology Technician at Okuma America Corporation is responsible for maintaining the Calibration System for the company to ensure that all measurements are valid and to maintain the highest possible quality of our product. This role will investigate and disposition suspect material and review, inspect, and approve first articles to help our suppliers take corrective action and provide us with quality components to reduce assembly time and ensure that quality is built into our machines. This position will also work with our distributors and customers during runoffs to meet customer requirements and support all departments concerning their Metrology needs.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in engineering, a 2-year BSET or Trade School preferred.
• Knowledge of inspection processes, blueprint reading, inspection equipment usage, including hand tools, Form Equipment, and CMM.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, GD&T, thermodynamics, and Quality Control.
• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as exceptional listening skills.
• PC and Software usage, Geometry, Physics and Mathematics knowledge is required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to adapt to change and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities related to Okuma’s Measuring and Test Equipment Calibration Process.
• Responsible for all activities related to Okuma’s Receiving Inspection Process.
• Responsible for all activities related to Okuma’s Control of Non-Conforming Material and Metrology Processes.
• Work with Engineers and customers to support all Metrology requirements for customer run-offs and measurement requests.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of Departmental Training Matrices for Operations and Facilities and ensuring that all personnel are up to date with their OSHA training.
• Assist Purchasing in the review of Supplier Self-Assessment forms and making visits to perspective Suppliers to review Supplier capabilities in order to help with choosing Suppliers for Okuma America Production and Service parts.
• Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned and explores opportunities to add value.
• Analyze data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
• Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical or electromechanical equipment.
• Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.
• Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.
• Order replacement parts for malfunctioning equipment.
• Ability to draw parts in CAD for CMM capabilities / measurements.
• Plan sequences of calibration tests according to equipment specifications and scientific principles.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical measuring techniques.
• Verify part dimensions or clearances using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Visually inspect parts for surface defects.
• Write and submit reports about the results of calibration tests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees