Calibration Technician -2nd Shift

Ducommun•Joplin, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring that all equipment used is calibrated and traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This role involves performing failure analysis at the component level using schematics and various test equipment, and providing recommendations for rework. The technician will maintain related records in compliance with applicable standards such as MIL-STD-45662A, ISO 10012-1, or ANSI/NCSL Z540. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and orderly workspace, reviewing manufacturing work instructions, generating inspection instructions, and coordinating quality tests based on customer requirements and internal quality systems. The technician will also audit company procedures and processes to AS/ISO requirements, revise operating procedures and manuals to ensure they are current, and may assist in coordinating company training on quality systems and manufacturing methods. Additionally, the role involves ensuring manufacturing personnel are trained in relevant standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, ESD, soldering), scheduling training classes, and handling hazardous waste properly. The technician must be able to work independently with little supervision and perform other assignments as required, while always working safely and being aware of their surroundings.

Requirements

Ability to operate numerous electronic test and mechanical gauging equipment such as, multimeters, power supplies, signal generator, oscilloscope, network analyzer, thermal cycle oven, and other equipment as required.
Measurement skills – experience and knowledge of the seven base units of the International System of Units (meter, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, candela, and mole); calculate and convert derived units (such as degree, ohm, joule, etc.), apply multipliers to convert values; and apply various types of measurement standards (such as primary, reference, intrinsic, etc.).
Understanding of applied and technical mathematics, including probability; statistical inference; and concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Read electronic schematics and wire lists, and dimensional data to the closest tolerance exercising a thorough knowledge of and ability to use such a wide variety of precision instruments.
Excellent written and verbal skills in the English language to interact with people at all levels inside and outside of Ducommun.
Knowledge of J-Std-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 9001:2000, AS9100, and Mil Specs, as applicable.
Ability to troubleshoot to determine why measurements and test results are not within the expected range.
Intermediate level of computer skills in email, Word, Excel, and Access.
Must have good documentation skills; attention to detail is critical.
Demonstrated understanding of electrical safety when working with high voltage and current sources.
High school diploma required; Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent electronics manufacturing / quality experience required.
2+ years manufacturing or electronics experience.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and drawings.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of related gage calibration experience preferred
Gagetrak or Gagepak experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure only calibrated equipment is in use and traceable to NIST.
Perform failure analysis to component level using schematics and various types of test equipment.
Provide recommendations for rework based on findings and communicate instructions to production personnel.
Maintain related records in compliance with MIL-STD-45662A or ISO 10012-1 or ANSI/NCSL Z540 or other standards as applicable.
Maintain work place, tools, equipment, and materials in clean and orderly condition.
Review manufacturing work instructions and generate inspection instructions to meet customer and internal quality system requirements.
Review customer purchase orders and coordinate and schedule quality tests.
Audit company procedures and processes to AS / ISO requirements.
Revise quality assurance operating procedures and quality assurance, facilities manual, ensuring procedures are maintained current.
Assist in coordinating company training, including quality system, manufacturing methods, and other related policies and/or processes.
Assist in ensuring that manufacturing personnel are properly trained in manufacturing standards (e.g. IPC-A-610, ESD, soldering, as applicable).
Schedule training classes with assistance from other team leaders and/or consultants as required.
Able to work independently with little supervision.
Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.
Work safely and be aware of surroundings.
Perform other assignments as required.