Gauge Lab Technician

thyssenkrupp Materials NA • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Gauge Lab Technician validates that cut parts and parts ready for shipment conform to customer requirements, standards, specifications, conditions of supply, and internal documentation. The role checks, adjusts, calibrates, certifies, and repairs precision measuring instruments, and laps, adjusts, and repairs gauges to restore accuracy. It is closely involved in certification of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Super Micrometers, surface plates, and related equipment. The technician makes repairs or coordinates repairs with outside suppliers and maintains accurate records through close involvement with the ISO 9001 process and Corporate Gage System. Once fully qualified, the technician may train new or fellow employees on technical aspects of the role. This is identified as a safety-sensitive position and requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with gauge checking, repair, and certification.
• CNC machining background.
• Ability to interpret part features to gauge readings and gauge readings to gauge features.
• Knowledge and use of surface plate layout.
• Ability to perform trigonometric calculations to determine dimensions not called out on a print.
• Ability to perform precision measurement using Metric and English standards.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability for repair and troubleshooting.
• Good communication skills.
• Above-average keyboard skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, be receptive to change, and maintain good organizational skills.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Caterpillar computer systems, including GageIt, and other PC software.

Responsibilities

• Validate that cut parts and parts ready to ship conform to customer requirements, standards, specifications, conditions of supply, and internal documentation.
• Check, adjust, calibrate, certify, and repair precision measuring instruments.
• Lap, adjust, and repair gauges to restore accuracy.
• Participate in certification of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), Super Micrometers, surface plates, and allied equipment.
• Make repairs and/or arrange repairs with outside suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records through involvement with the ISO 9001 process and Corporate Gage System.
• When fully qualified, train new or fellow employees on technical aspects of the position.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary wellness programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed