Calibration Technician

Alco Manufacturing Co•Town of Manlius, NY

66d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The overall goal of this position is to ensure that proper gauging is available, calibrated, and on the production floor in a timely manner, meeting company standards for safety, quality, and productivity. This role involves performing gauge calibration, cleaning, and repairs, maintaining gauge inventory and documentation, and ordering new gauging as needed. The technician will also train other employees on the proper use and care of gauges, assemble and break down gauge pans for production runs, and coordinate gage procurement with Quality Engineers and the Engineering Department. Additional responsibilities include assisting Production with special gauging equipment, potentially performing Quality System auditing, and interfacing with key personnel from Production, Engineering, and customer Quality departments on quality-related issues. The role also requires maintaining a neat work area, performing daily safety inspections, and adhering to company policies and safety rules.

Requirements

The ability to read and write English and perform basic math skills required.
Ability to read and understand & interpret Blue Prints, Inspection Plans and follow instructions.
Ability to use, interpret, calibrate all, and perform simple repairs on most precision measuring gauges.
Ability to organize and prioritize with changing requirements; strong attention to detail and ability to work well with others.
Understand which master gauges to use for different applications and acceptable gauge tolerances per ANSI specifications.
Wearing of personal protection equipment
Fire response and evacuation
Ergonomics
Lifting policy
High school diploma or GED
Formal Metrology or on the job training
1-3 years’ experience with precision measuring instruments in a similar industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of ASQC Certification Quality Technician Exam preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform gauge calibration, cleaning and repairs. Document results as appropriate.
Maintain all gauge inventory and related documentation.
Order new gauging to meet production requirements for reliability and efficiency of use.
Train other employees in proper use and care of gauges.
Assemble gauge pans for production runs, break down gauge pans upon return, verifying all gauges are accounted for and are in good working order.
Coordinate gage procurement/manufacture/revision through Quality Engineers and Engineering Department.
Assist Production in the use of special gauging equipment.
May perform Quality System auditing.
Assist Quality Technician - Production as directed.
Interface closely with key personnel from Production and Engineering Departments and customer Quality Department personnel on quality-related issues.
Housekeeping: maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Perform all safety inspections to equipment daily, use proper lifting techniques.
Follow company policies, procedures and safety rules as described in the Alco Employee Handbook