Quality (Calibration) Technician

Pursuit Aerospace•Cleveland, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician plays a critical role within the Quality Department, supporting inspection, laboratory testing, documentation, and compliance activities. The position works closely with internal departments, external vendors, and management to ensure product quality meets customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. It requires attention to detail, technical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. The role is located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in calibration or a related technical role, preferably in manufacturing or production, working with calibration standards and requirements such as ISO 17025 and NADCAP.
At least six months of experience managing calibration software such as GAGETrak or GAGEpack.
At least six months of experience managing outside calibration services, purchase-order flow-downs, and verification of certifications.
At least six months of experience using precision maintenance tools such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
At least one year of experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
Previous experience setting up and operating a CMM.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a technical field.
Willingness to accept training for additional required certification testing.
Attention to detail while performing multiple tasks in a production environment and problem-solving ability.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to follow documented procedures, work instructions, and customer-required records and to maintain accurate records.
Solid PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Documentation skills.
Experience with CMM programming using PC-DMIS.
Knowledge of pyrometry and AMS 2750.
Experience completing Measurement System Analysis (Gage GR&R).

Responsibilities

Assist the Quality Department in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the AS9100 quality management system.
Read and interpret blueprints, factory routers, sketches, drawings, MSDS sheets, and safety-related information.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibrations on gauges and measurement equipment.
Calibrate instruments including dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, CMMs, and pressure gauges.
Maintain calibration certifications and comply with industry regulations and quality standards, including ISO, ASTM, and NADCAP.
Maintain the calibration system.
Ensure purchase orders include required flow-down requirements for contracted calibration services.
Ensure records for contracted calibration services are reported correctly and retained in the calibration system.
Ensure calibration devices adhere to their schedules and coordinate with contracted service providers so scheduled calibrations are completed before their due dates.
Ensure calibration records from the pyrometry system are complete and accurate.
Troubleshoot and repair faulty measurement equipment as needed.
Collaborate with engineers and production staff to address calibration-related issues.
Maintain and update calibration records using electronic systems.
Assist with maintaining the calibration database and with audits as required.
Train staff on proper calibration procedures and measurement techniques.
Support site needs related to over-inspection, shipment write-up, and other Quality dock-area functions.
Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) and run statistical reports.
Facilitate insourcing outsourced calibration equipment.