Calibration Technician B
About The Position
The Calibration Technician B applies knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) across one or more disciplines, including Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency. The role uses appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance with published specifications. The position normally receives general instructions and applies job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of semi-routine tasks. The technician is expected to recognize deviations from accepted practice, maintain laboratory housekeeping, and may be asked to provide opinions and interpretations. Work takes place primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at a SIMCO location and/or customer sites, with travel potentially required to domestic and international locations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform general math and algebra functions.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Basic ability to troubleshoot, repair, align, and optimize precision equipment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- At least one year of calibration experience; some experience may be offset by formal metrology training.
- Very good interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, able to work as a team player, and able to follow written procedures.
- Ability to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance.
- Occasional standing and bending.
Responsibilities
- Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in one or more listed disciplines to ensure compliance with published specifications.
- Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards.
- Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision equipment.
- Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record calibration data.
- Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and take corrective action, such as adjustments, component replacement, or correction factors.
- Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable.
- Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
- Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurement tasks.
- Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures.
- Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers.
- Perform laboratory housekeeping and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Employee-funded pre-tax health and childcare spending accounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
