Gage Crib & Calibration Technician
About The Position
Preci Manufacturing is seeking a detail-driven Gage Crib & Calibration Technician to protect the accuracy of parts produced in its aerospace and precision manufacturing operations. This hands-on role keeps precision measuring equipment calibrated, organized, available, and audit-ready while supporting dimensional inspection. The technician works closely with Quality and Production to prevent measurement issues from reaching customers. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and on-site in Winooski, Vermont. Compensation is $25.00–$31.00 per hour, based on experience, plus comprehensive benefits. Preci Manufacturing has operated at its Winooski location since 1978 and produces precision components and assemblies, including critical fasteners for military and commercial aircraft. Its capabilities include CNC milling and turning, precision grinding, EDM, deep hole drilling, gear cutting, and thread rolling. The company is certified to AS9100 and ISO 9001.
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience using precision measuring tools in a manufacturing or machine-shop environment.
- Ability to use common precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and go/no-go gages.
- Ability to read blueprints, understand tolerances, and accurately record inspection results.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Comfort using spreadsheets or computerized quality records.
- Clear communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with Quality, Engineering, and Production.
Nice To Haves
- Basic GD&T knowledge.
- Previous calibration experience.
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing or within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality system.
- Experience with calibration-management software, audit preparation, or gage recall systems.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, clean, identify, label, store, and issue precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, pin gages, and thread gages.
- Calibrate and verify mechanical gages and other measuring equipment according to established procedures, and accurately document results.
- Maintain calibration schedules and records, monitor upcoming and overdue items, and coordinate outside calibration, repair, or replacement as needed.
- Respond to gage requests, maintain shop-floor measurement kits, help employees select appropriate measuring equipment, and replace damaged, missing, or out-of-calibration tools.
- Perform routine dimensional inspections from drawings using appropriate hand gages, document results, and promptly communicate discrepancies.
- Quarantine equipment suspected of damage or being out of tolerance, and support review of potentially affected product.
- Keep the gage crib orderly and maintain complete, traceable records supporting the AS9100 quality system and customer requirements.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Health insurance with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and critical illness and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance and financial wellness support, including BeneMoney, an employee loan program with payroll deduction.
- 50% discounted gym membership at The Edge Fitness Clubs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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