Calibration Technician

Regal Rexnord • Simi Valley, CA

23h • $26 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Rexnord Industries, LLC, a leading supplier in the aerospace industry, is seeking an associate to cover several inspection responsibilities throughout its Simi Valley, California facility. The Calibration Technician is a critical link between shop-floor associates and quality, using properly calibrated tools and equipment to ensure products conform to engineering specifications and requirements. The role is responsible for meeting performance standards and taking appropriate action to meet agreed deadlines, quality performance expectations, and assigned targets. It also supports departmental quality needs, cross-training, and team cohesion throughout the department and facility.

The role performs and supports calibration and inspection activities, including gage setup, verification, maintenance, recordkeeping, training, troubleshooting, and coordination with Quality and Manufacturing. The position is fully onsite. The stated pay range is $26 to $36 per hour, depending on experience and other factors. Federal export-control restrictions may limit eligibility to U.S. persons or individuals who qualify for a license permitting them to hold the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of Inspection and Gaging experience in a mechanical calibration (metrology) environment within a manufacturing facility, with increasing accountability and responsibility.
• Strong application knowledge of calibration and metrology systems, including ISO 10012 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 Calibration System Requirements.
• Knowledge of developing, improving, and approving gaging methodologies and designs.
• General or application knowledge of quality assurance systems, including AS9100 and ISO 9001; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; blueprint interpretation; and process capability analysis, including MSA, GR&R, Cpk, GD&T, DMAIC, First Piece Inspection, and Cost of Quality.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform physical calibration of mechanical measuring and test equipment according to written procedures.
• Ability to identify, control, and maintain calibration records, with sufficient computer skills to maintain GAGEtrak or an equivalent calibration system.
• Ability to analyze equipment repair or replacement needs and recommend cost-effective plans.
• Ability to identify and set up suitable inspection equipment for manufacturing personnel.
• Ability to conduct internal calibration audits and annual onsite audits of calibration subcontractors and complete required audit records.
• Ability to use inspection and test equipment to determine product acceptance while functioning as a Grade B Inspector or higher.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math aptitude, including decimals, fractions, addition, and subtraction.
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds repetitively throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environment.
• Working knowledge of engineering part drawings and a general understanding of metallurgy, including how composition, mechanical working, and heat treatments affect the physical and mechanical properties of metals, as well as metal cutting and grinding.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety and work rules and support Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics relevant to the position.
• Perform inspection operations using precision measuring instruments and special test equipment.
• Set up and adjust gages using required equipment or masters according to specifications, and periodically verify gage setup.
• Verify gaging accuracy using calibration history, Gage R&R studies, and applicable measurement uncertainty parameters.
• Develop standard work for gage setups and training to reduce setup issues and gage queue time.
• Train others in proper gage use to ensure accurate results and tool longevity.
• Work with Quality Engineering to design new or modified gaging and support measurement system analysis and special gage studies.
• Provide technical support and guidance on inspection-gaging topics to certified operators, Manufacturing, and other areas.
• Use calibration software to track and record measurement-equipment assignments and calibration history.
• Ensure quality requirements and procedures are followed and communicate non-compliance issues to appropriate associates.
• Identify personal performance or cross-training needs and report them to the direct supervisor at least annually.
• Coordinate with Quality team members to support efficient gaging service, calibration, repair, and replacement.
• Help Manufacturing troubleshoot and resolve gage issues.
• Review the calibration manual periodically to identify cost-effective improvements to the calibration system.
• Physically calibrate mechanical measuring and test equipment according to written procedures.
• Maintain calibration records and operate GAGEtrak or an equivalent calibration system.
• Analyze and recommend cost-effective equipment repair or replacement plans to support inspection and manufacturing schedules.
• Identify and set up appropriate inspection equipment for Manufacturing personnel.
• Conduct internal calibration audits and annual onsite quality audits of calibration subcontractors, and complete required audit records.
• Use inspection and test equipment needed to determine product acceptance while functioning as a Grade B Inspector or higher.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, work instructions, and related forms that support the Quality system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED