Instrumentation Calibration Technician (2nd shift)

Franklin International•Columbus, OH

10d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Franklin International is seeking an Instrumentation Calibration Technician for an on-site position at its facility at 2020 Bruck Street, Columbus, Ohio. The technician calibrates, adjusts, troubleshoots, and repairs plant measuring devices and other equipment to support product quality, equipment accuracy, and production operations. The role establishes and maintains calibration schedules, procedures, records, equipment files, and manuals, and coordinates equipment service needs with production, engineering, quality, laboratory, and maintenance personnel. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with flexibility on hours. The role requires an associate’s degree and/or related technical training in instrumentation and controls, plus two years of related experience. The technician must be able to research, learn, and use new technology related to calibration.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and/or related technical training in instrumentation and controls.
Two years of related experience.
Ability to research, learn, and utilize new technology related to calibration.

Responsibilities

Promote production of quality products through accurate, timely calibration of tools and measuring devices.
Calibrate or adjust equipment against certified equipment traceable to recognized standards, or document the basis for calibration where standards do not exist.
Assist with troubleshooting production and laboratory equipment related to calibration accuracy.
Review corrective action reports (CARs) related to calibration and measurement capability as needed.
Perform inspections required to support and maintain process safety management (PSM) standards.
Assist in determining and establishing equipment tolerances.
Establish and maintain calibration schedules, and evaluate or adjust schedules based on calibration records.
Establish and maintain a documented plant equipment calibration system.
Repair measuring devices and other equipment.
Create and maintain calibration procedures, equipment lists, equipment files, and manuals.
Obtain calibration data using collection devices and test equipment.
Maintain calibration records and equipment information using calibration software.
Assign identification numbers and tags to plant equipment.
Cooperate with other departments to support company objectives.
Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, and laboratory personnel when equipment must be taken out of service for calibration or repair.
Adjust schedules to respond promptly when maintenance repairs require calibration before equipment returns to service, helping avoid unnecessary downtime.
Notify maintenance about broken or malfunctioning equipment found during scheduled calibration and generate work orders for repairs as needed.
Observe safety and environmental guidelines when handling products, raw materials, and wastes.