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

Woodward L'Orange•Santa Clarita, CA

About The Position

The Calibration Technician 2 performs calibration and intermediate repair and troubleshooting of instrumentation and measuring systems. Equipment may include 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, and machine tooling and fixtures. The technician also assists test operations personnel with troubleshooting instrumentation systems and intermediate problems involving production test equipment. The position performs scheduled calibration and verification according to written work instructions, with guidance from a Level 3 technician. It involves operating calibration master systems, diagnosing basic test-equipment malfunctions, assisting with instrumentation installation, collaborating with Production and Test Engineering, analyzing test results, documenting calibration work, and supporting quality audits. The role is a regular, full-time position anticipated to continue through July 31, 2027, after which employment is anticipated to end due to relocation of product lines. The position is in scope for layoff and eligible for negotiated severance benefits following termination.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Two to five years of experience in mechanical or 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 and some functional experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and database screens.
Ability to provide excellent service to internal customers and interact cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to learn and apply new concepts and techniques in the work environment.
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 definitions or possess all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational degree in instrumentation, calibration, mechanics, electronics, or statistics.

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 pressure calibration masters and deadweight calibrators, scale-calibration deadweights, a master timer, a Wahl temperature master, primary-standard flow calibrators, and a Fluke 5700 calibration standard.
Calibrate inspection equipment as needed.
Assist in diagnosing and correcting basic malfunctions in test equipment and associated instrumentation.
Participate in installing instrumentation in test equipment, including connecting instruments to hydraulic and mechanical systems in production or development test stands.
Work with Production and Test Engineering to resolve intermediate problems with calibration test equipment and ensure the 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, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
Document calibration work in a calibration database in compliance with quality requirements and to demonstrate compliance with customer and regulatory agency requirements.
Notify Production Supervisors and consult with Engineering to resolve out-of-tolerance situations and analyze their impact on production hardware.
Verify calibration requirements for new equipment from work instructions, with guidance from a Level 3 technician and based on Engineering recommendations and input.
Participate in internal audits to meet quality requirements and demonstrate compliance with customer requirements.