GAGE CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN

Budney Overhaul & Repair Ltd • Berlin, CT

13h • $22 - $32

About The Position

The Gage Calibration Technician ensures the accuracy, reliability, and traceability of inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IM&TE) used in aerospace manufacturing and repair operations. The role calibrates, maintains, tracks, and supports precision measurement systems to help ensure product conformity and compliance with customer, aerospace, regulatory, and internal quality requirements, including AS9100, NADCAP, ISO 17025, and AM52750.

The technician performs calibration and gage-control activities, supports production inspection and measurement needs, maintains records and traceability, and works with inspectors, engineers, machinists, manufacturing, and quality teams. The position also supports continuous improvement and furnace temperature uniformity surveys. The work involves a precision aerospace environment and requires physical activity, handling precision instruments and small components, and completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and a background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, procedures, work instructions, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Proficiency with computer software and calibration management systems.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and inspection tools.
• Strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and quality.
• Ability to maintain precise records and ensure complete traceability.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to understand how measurement systems function and interact with manufacturing processes.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to identify issues before they affect production or quality.
• Effective communication and collaboration with inspectors, machinists, engineers, and production personnel.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and balance throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20–40 pounds.
• Ability to work with precision instruments and small components requiring fine motor skills.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Successful completion of drug and alcohol screening and a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience performing calibration, metrology, or gage-control functions in a manufacturing environment.
• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) training or certification.
• Formal metrology training or certification.
• Experience using GageTrak or similar calibration management software.
• Experience working within AS9100, NADCAP, ISO, or other regulated quality systems.
• Aerospace manufacturing, repair, or inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, adjustment, and certification of inspection, measuring, and test equipment in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Review calibration records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain calibration standards and ensure traceability to NIST or other approved standards.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements.
• Record calibration results and maintain documentation using calibration management software such as GageTrak.
• Monitor calibration recall schedules and ensure timely calibration of company-owned IM&TE.
• Track, identify, issue, store, and maintain inspection equipment using GageTrak or equivalent calibration software.
• Monitor equipment condition and utilization, and recommend repair or replacement when necessary.
• Ensure proper handling, maintenance, preservation, and storage of precision measuring equipment.
• Fabricate reference block assemblies used for swing gage setup and verification.
• Set up swing gage contact points, indicators, and associated inspection equipment in accordance with engineering and customer requirements.
• Coordinate fabrication of specialized fixturing required for production inspection activities.
• Provide technical support related to GD&T, metrology, measurement methods, and inspection techniques.
• Assist manufacturing and quality teams with gage-related troubleshooting and measurement concerns.
• Assist in completing furnace temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) on company ovens and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate quality and calibration records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to measurement systems and process controls.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities to build technical skills and pursue long-term career growth and advancement.
• Growth and development in metrology, calibration systems, measurement science, GD&T, aerospace inspection methodologies, and specialized calibration techniques.
• Exposure to AS9100, NADCAP, customer audits, and aerospace quality systems.
• Cross-training with quality, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection teams.
• Development of skills that can support advancement into senior calibration, metrology, quality, engineering, or technical specialist roles.

What This Job Offers

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