Calibration Technician

Job DescriptionCalibration Technician

Moeller Aerospace is a manufacturing facility specializing in precision-machined parts for the gas turbine aircraft engine and power generation industries. Our headquarters is located in Wixom, Michigan and is responsible for all customer support including design, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer shipments.

Due to our continued and ongoing growth, Moeller Aerospace has an open position for an experienced Calibration Technician. The position requires three years minimum of previous experience in the repair, calibration and maintenance of mechanical and dimensional measuring & test equipment (M&TE) used in the inspection of precision aerospace machined components. Responsible for the daily operation of the assigned calibration area to provide timely and accurate service to its internal customers and service providers.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate measuring and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Identify and precisely follow established calibration procedures, and accurately record results. Follow and maintain calibration procedures and appropriate laboratory practices in accordance with Command Media and ISO requirements.
• Capable of using high precision measuring equipment and scientific instruments to calibrate, verify, adjust and repair M&TE. Typical
• M&TE includes, but is not limited to: alignment telescopes, autocollimators, theodolites, dial and digital calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, dial indicators, bore gages, plug gages, optical flats, surface plates, hardness testing machines, thread gages, torque wrenches and v block sets.
• Adapt equipment, standards, and procedures to accomplish unique measurements.
• Must be meticulous when documenting results and maintaining records pertinent to the calibration process.
• Determine salvageability of broken, damaged or inoperable M&TE. Review the status of M&TE in various departments and determine the applicability of each piece of equipment to current testing requirements and the laboratory standards as required. Make recommendations as to the purchase, for calibration purposes, of additional apparatus and equipment suggesting substitutions where practical. Specify type of equipment where specialized or particular types of test data are critical. Make recommendations as to disposal of obsolete M&TE.
  

Typical Duties:

• Perform calibrations on M
• Identify and utilize appropriate calibration standards and procedures;
• Perform corrective actions to address identified measurement problems;
• Adapt equipment, standards, and procedures to accomplish unique measurements
• Maintain calibration standards and associated support equipment;
• Perform laboratory and/or departmental housekeeping;
• Interface with internal customers and external vendors when challenges arise.
  

Requirements:

• Extensive experience utilizing GAGEtrak software
• Certificate in mechanical/dimensional metrology or other comparable certification in metrology techniques is a plus
• Must be proficient with inspection tools, measuring techniques and equipment, including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, bore gages, etc.
• Experience in the aerospace industry and knowledge of Quality Control requirements and/or ISO9001 and/or AS9100 preferred
• Ability to train others in calibration techniques
• Must possess problem-solving skills coupled with a demonstrated sense of urgency
• Have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced multi-tasked environment
  

We are seeking team players with a focus on continuous improvement opportunities. Experience with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems, advanced quality assurance techniques, and/or aerospace work would be a definite asset. Other duties may be assigned.

We have state-of-the-art equipment, a clean and temperature-controlled working environment.

Starting wages commensurate with experience. The work environment is temperature-controlled and benefits include medical, dental, optical insurance, life insurance, holidays, vacation, 401(k), etc.

Moeller Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

All prospective employees are requested to fill out a voluntary Affirmative Action Survey, available at our website, and submit it with their application.

Due to U.S. Government regulations pertaining to the nature of this work, all candidates must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen or possess a valid Green Card) and we will require proof of status prior to employment.

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