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

Woodward, Inc.•Santa Clarita, CA

6d•$35 - $51

About The Position

Woodward is hiring a Calibration Technician 2 for a full-time, regular position on the first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role is anticipated to be short-term because the position is in scope for layoff following relocation of product lines. Employment is anticipated through July 31, 2027, and negotiated severance benefits will be available following termination. The technician performs calibration and intermediate repair and troubleshooting of instrumentation and measuring systems. Equipment includes 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 role also supports test operations personnel in troubleshooting instrumentation systems and resolving intermediate problems with production test equipment. This is an IAM-bargained position. It requires use of information subject to ITAR and EAR. Applicants must be U.S. persons under those regulations or possess required U.S. Department of State and Department of Commerce authorizations. Woodward describes its workplace as inclusive, positive, collaborative, and socially responsible, and emphasizes integrity, respect, accountability, humility, and professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Technical or vocational degree in instrumentation, calibration, mechanics, electronics, or statistics.
Two to five years of experience in mechanical or electronic instrument calibration or service in a manufacturing environment.
Intermediate ability to read mechanical and electrical/electronic/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.
Ability to read and understand work documents, communicate clearly with coworkers and supervisors, and listen attentively and comprehend spoken information.
Ability to complete work safely and efficiently.
Intermediate knowledge of data acquisition systems.
Ability to prioritize work requirements.
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 schedules, with guidance from a Level 3 technician.
Operate calibration master systems and standards for pressure, scales, 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 to demonstrate compliance with customer and regulatory-agency requirements.
Notify Production Supervisors and consult Engineering to resolve out-of-tolerance situations and assess their impact on production hardware.
Verify calibration requirements for new equipment from work instructions, with Level 3 technician guidance and based on Engineering recommendations and input.
Participate in internal audits to meet quality requirements and demonstrate compliance with customer requirements.
Work with outside suppliers and customers.