Calibration Technician

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc.•Peterborough, NH

About The Position

The Calibration Technician supports an assigned division with technical and non-technical issues. The role provides gage calibrations and technical support; troubleshoots and repairs metrology equipment; creates and maintains masters and standards; maintains disciplined calibration records; and orders, inspects, and maintains tooling. The technician is responsible for maintaining an organized work area using 6S as a guideline and keeping records that may be subject to audited inspections. Duties may include additional tasks assigned from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one full year of relevant calibration experience.
Ability to read and understand complex written and verbal instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and understand the decimal system.
Ability to maintain necessary records, with work subject to audited inspections.
Ability to communicate professionally with the Team Lead, Engineer, Manufacturing, and Quality personnel.
Ability to train others as assigned.
Physical ability to perform job functions that may include standing, walking, using a microscope, using hands to assemble or perform job functions, sitting, lifting, carrying, bending, and stooping.
Near vision of Snellen 14/18 (20/25 or better), Jaeger type 1 or 2 at 12 inches or greater, Ortho-Rated 8 or equivalent, in at least one eye, corrected or uncorrected.
Average or normal color vision, as assessed by the testing methods described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
Knowledge of mechanical gage prints and parts, and the ability to order new gages and parts through the Tool Room.
Proficiency with, or ability to gain proficiency with, the Wolseley ordering system.

Responsibilities

Repair and calibrate handheld gages.
Maintain air tooling, including Western gages, Federal equipment, air rings, and mandrels.
Qualify new tooling by verifying dimensions and activating it in the system.
Use Gage Track and maintain calibration records, including paper files and Gage Trak.
Maintain basic computerized gaging equipment, including replacing tips and maintaining attached printers.
Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate computerized gaging equipment.
Use Labmaster to make new masters, qualify new tooling, and perform calibrations.
Perform functional checks.
Maintain and calibrate assembly tooling and troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate assembly gages.
Repair mechanical gage tooling, including replacing track tips and endshake gage magnets.
Change out and calibrate lapped plates.
Repair and calibrate Mahr boxes and transducers.
Maintain microscopes.
Clean Jo Blocks, arrange for their calibration, and verify their quality on Labmaster.
Maintain a neat and organized work area, following 6S as a guideline.
Order new gages and parts through the Tool Room and use the Wolseley ordering system.
Train others as assigned and communicate with the Team Lead, Engineer, Manufacturing, and Quality personnel in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain required records and follow written and verbal instructions.