Quality Control Calibration Technician
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Quality Control Calibration Technician calibrates measuring equipment to ensure conformance with company quality guidelines, uses precision measuring instruments, and performs related duties. The position reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. The role requires maintaining calibration records and schedules, handling and preparing instruments for shipment, performing basic adjustments and repairs, and advising production and purchasing on appropriate measuring instruments. The technician also coordinates outside calibration services and may explain calibration processes to auditors and visitors. Regular punctuality, attendance, compliance with company policies, and adherence to safety guidelines are essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Some experience, training, and/or certification in instrument calibration, inspection, or machining techniques and procedures; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work specifications.
- Ability to use standard precision measuring instruments to check linear, angular, and circular configurations to tolerances of .00001 inches.
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to effectively promote adherence to quality control standards and practices.
- Knowledge of the appropriate use of various measuring instruments.
- Familiarity with keyboarding on a typewriter and computer.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to learn and use other applicable software.
- Self-motivation to stay on schedule and meet heavy workload demands.
- Ability to work in a laboratory environment at 68°F and 50% humidity for extended hours.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, crouch, bend, and reach materials, and access confined areas in the machine shop.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing 25 pounds or less.
- Manual dexterity to rotate and inspect small components and materials.
- Ability to work at a desk for most of the workday and walk or stand for the remainder as tasks require.
- Ability to perform tasks involving grasping, writing, sitting, standing, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening, hearing, and visual acuity.
- Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, printers, multi-line touch-tone phones, filing cabinets, fax machines, and photocopiers.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations available upon request.
Nice To Haves
- Experience, training, and/or certification in instrument calibration, inspection, or machining techniques and procedures, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Calibrate measuring instruments and record findings in the file system.
- Maintain the schedule for recall and calibration of measuring instruments.
- Prepare gages for shipment to suppliers, including creating packing lists.
- Use Microsoft Excel and related computer programs to maintain and store calibration records and create new records as needed.
- Handle and maintain delicate measuring instruments carefully.
- Perform basic adjustments and repairs on measuring instruments.
- Keep the work area clean.
- Notify the supervisor when instruments are significantly out of tolerance.
- Advise production and purchasing on appropriate gages for use in the machine shop and by suppliers.
- Recommend new measuring instruments as appropriate.
- Arrange outside services to calibrate standards on schedule.
- Explain the calibration process to external auditors and visitors as needed.
- Maintain regular punctuality and attendance and report absences in accordance with company policies.
- Comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
