Instrument & Calibration Technician III

Woodward L'Orange•Fort Collins, CO

12d•$30 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated hourly base pay: $29.81 - $43.27 All Levels are eligible for the benefits below: All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave Paid parental leave Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee). Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Mastery of calibration techniques and standards for various instrumentation equipment.
Proficient in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues related to measurement instruments.
Skilled in performing accurate measurements using advanced instrumentation tools.
Ability to maintain comprehensive and detailed records of calibration procedures and results.
Expertise in the maintenance and servicing of calibration and measurement devices.
Ensuring all calibration activities comply with established quality standards and protocols.
Effective in coordinating with team members and related departments to achieve calibration objectives.
Capable of developing solutions for atypical or infrequent calibration challenges based on existing guidelines.
Providing guidance and support to less experienced team members as an informal resource.
Proficient in explaining complex technical information clearly to team members and other departments.
Fluke Met/Cal procedure programming
Calibration Database Ad
Competence in majority of the following disciplines: Dimensional Metrology (Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, Bore gages, Pin gages, Thread gages, Surface plates, Optical comparators, Vision systems, CMMs, Form and contour measurement, Surface finish, Open Setup - GD&T interpretation)
Temperature Metrology (Ovens, vacuum chambers, furnaces, freezers, Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermistors, Dry blocks, Temperature baths, Controllers, Data loggers)
Pressure Metrology (Pressure gages, Transducers, Pressure controllers, Deadweight testers, Vacuum gauges)
Physical (Torque, Force, Mass, Weight, Tension, Compression, Hardness, Spring testing)
Electrical Metrology (AC,DC Voltage, Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance, Frequency, Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Power supplies, Function generators, Process calibrators, HYPOT)
Time and Frequency (Frequency counters, Oscillators, Stopwatches, Timers, Tachometers)
Humidity and Environmental (Hygrometers, Environmental chambers, Barometric pressure)
Flow Metrology - Liquid and Gas (Flow meters, Rotameters, Mass flow controllers, Gas flow devices)
Optical/Photonics (Interferometers, Zygo systems, Laser measurement equipment, Optical comparators, Vision measurement systems)
Metrology Fundamentals: Traceability Measurement uncertainty, TUR, Guard-banding Decision rules Accuracy vs precision Error sources
Quality Systems: ISO 17025 awareness Z540 awareness AS9100 measurement requirements Internal audits OOT investigations
Documentation & Software: IndySoft Met/Cal Calibration procedures Technical report writing Record review
All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Responsibilities

Executes precise calibration of various instruments using established protocols to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability.
Diagnoses and resolves complex instrumentation problems, providing effective solutions for atypical or infrequent issues.
Assists in creating and refining calibration methodologies and technical processes for new and existing assignments.
Acts as an informal resource by offering expert guidance and training to team members with less experience.
Ensures accurate documentation of all calibration activities, adhering to quality and compliance standards.