1st Shift Calibration Technician (M-F 7AM - 3:30 PM)

Woodward, Inc.•Santa Clarita, CA

3d•$35 - $51

About The Position

Woodward is hiring a Calibration Technician 2 to perform calibration and intermediate repair and troubleshooting of instrumentation and measuring systems. The role covers analog and digital pressure gauges, temperature controllers and thermocouples, weighing scales, tachometers and timers, flow meters and flow metering systems, electronic instruments, custom electrical test systems for fuel control applications, machine tooling, and fixtures. The technician also assists test operations personnel with intermediate troubleshooting of instrumentation systems used in production test equipment. This is a full-time, regular position anticipated to continue through July 31, 2027. It is in scope for layoff due to the relocation of product lines, and negotiated severance benefits will be available following termination. The position is part of an IAM Bargained Group and requires compliance with ITAR and EAR requirements: applicants must qualify as U.S. persons or possess the required authorizations. The position works the first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Estimated hourly pay is $34.94–$51.24, with shift differential and overtime if applicable. Woodward describes its workplace as inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible, and refers to employees as members.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Technical or vocational degree in instrumentation, calibration, mechanics, electronics, and statistics.
2–5 years of experience in mechanical/electronic instrument calibration or service in a manufacturing environment.
Intermediate ability to read mechanical, electrical/electronic, and hydraulic drawings, hydraulic schematics, or blueprints.
Intermediate knowledge of electrical/electronic theory, mechanical principles, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read and use a wide range of precision mechanical and electronic measurement devices.
Windows PC skills, with functional experience using spreadsheets, word processing, and database screens.
Ability to provide excellent service to internal customers and work cooperatively and collaboratively with others as a team.
Ability to learn and apply new concepts and techniques.
Ability to read and understand work documents, communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors, and listen attentively and comprehend spoken information.
Ability to accomplish work tasks safely and efficiently.
Intermediate knowledge of data acquisition systems.
Ability to prioritize work requirements.
Ability to work with outside suppliers and customers.
Must be a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce.

Responsibilities

Perform periodic calibration and verification of instruments and systems according to written work instructions and predetermined schedules, with guidance from a Level 3 technician.
Operate calibration standards and systems for pressure, scale, time, temperature, flow, voltage, current, and resistance calibrations.
Perform calibration on inspection equipment as needed.
Assist in diagnosing and correcting basic malfunctions in test equipment and associated instrumentation.
Participate in installing instrumentation in test equipment and connecting instruments to hydraulic and mechanical systems in production or development test stands as needed.
Work with Production and Test Engineering to resolve intermediate calibration-equipment problems and ensure proper use and application of calibration instrumentation.
Document mechanical or electrical problems and use internal and external resources to find solutions to intermediate calibration-related problems.
Analyze test results against design or rated specifications and test objectives; modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
Record calibration work in the calibration database in compliance with quality requirements and customer and regulatory requirements.
Notify Production Supervisors and consult Engineering about out-of-tolerance situations and their impact on production hardware.
Verify calibration requirements for new equipment from work instructions with Level 3 technician guidance and Engineering input.
Participate in internal audits to meet quality requirements and demonstrate compliance with customer requirements.