Calibration Technician I

Job Description

Seeking a career-minded, highly-motivated, technical professional to serve as an Electronic Calibration Technician to perform onsite and in-house calibration on a variety of test equipment.

The Electronic Calibration Technician I will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Electrical-DC/Low Frequency, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy.

This is not an entry-level position.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years prior experience in calibration of some of the equipment listed below is required
• Experienced and aware of ISO 9000 and/or ISO 17025 quality assurance program desired
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Strong computer and math skills
• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications with an emphasis on Excel
  Proficient in customer service skills
• Proficient math skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted from ground to bench level
• Candidate MUST be willing to travel to local and regional on-site locations
• MUST Pass entrance exam (see Application Process below)

Education

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in electronic calibration
• Bachelor or Associate degree in electronics preferred
• Military service in electronics field highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex calibrations on test, measurement and diagnostic equipment in our laboratory (20%) and at our client's facility (80%).
• Read and understand specifications/tolerances of equipment
• Understand the daily application of our quality system and quality standards
• Good knowledge of the laboratory’s Scope of Accreditation
• Understand the usage of available Calibration Spreadsheets
• Complete all assigned quality assurance training and required readings
• Promptly addresses customer requests and inquiries taking actions as appropriate to satisfy the customer
• Perform assigned equipment maintenance and participate in internal audits, annual laboratory assessments and proficiency testing
• Perform calibration in accordance with calibration procedures to meet the needs of the customer
• Willing to learn how to write and submit calibration procedures
• Complete all work orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining a 2% or less QC Error rate on completed work orders
• Continually pursue technical proficiency through various means such as self-study and internal training programs
• Ensure customer satisfaction through timely turn-around on all equipment by actively reviewing, projecting and planning of workload
• Maintain an exemplary laboratory cleanliness through daily routine cleaning of lab spaces and workstations
  

Types of Equipment

• Analog Meters
  
• Chart Recorders
• Decade Resistors
• Digital and Analog Multimeters
• Frequency Counters
• Function Generators
• High Voltage Testers
• LCR Meters
• Meggers
• Oscillators
• Oscilloscopes
• Furnaces/Freezers
• Power Supplies
• Pyrometers
• Tachometers
• Temperature Devices
• Volt-Ohm Meters

This list is not all inclusive. We provide training on equipment you have not calibrated before. Opportunities exist for candidates who are interested in cross-training into other types of calibrations such as dimensional, chemical and thermodynamics.

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate with customers, vendors, management, and coworkers is crucial. Regular use of email, phone, and Slack for communications is essential.
• Hearing and vision correctable to within normal ranges is essential for conversations, receiving information, and preparing or inspecting documents and calibration activities.
• Ability to remain semistationary at a bench, as well as the ability to move about the laboratory and customer spaces.
• Must be able to tolerate environments at client facilities which may include heat, cold, and noise-levels. Some onsite facilities may require personal safety equipment such as hearing and eye protection, steel-toe boots, and splash aprons.
  
• Traveling to our clients may require extended drive times.

Reports To

Calibration Technician I reports directly to the Laboratory Manager.

Application Process

As a potential candidate, we have composed an aptitude exam which you are required to pass for employment consideration. The link to this online exam will be emailed to qualified applicants.

Career Based

Technicians have the ability and are encouraged to advance up the technician ranks. We currently have four levels of technicians. They include Associate Calibration Technician, Calibration Technician I, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician III.

e-Learning Program

Cal Lab has a fully integrated e-Learning program. We promote the Gamification process with our e-Learning to bring your assigned courses to life with Badges, Points, Levels, Rewards and Leaderboards. A full catalog is available to all staff members to encourage self-motivated course selection by staff members instead of strictly relying on course assignments. If staff members are interested in learning new skills, tasks or equipment calibrations, they are encouraged to subscribe to the course and start their training.

Our Mission

We are committed to providing high-quality instrument calibration in accordance with stated procedures and customer requirements. We provide this in a prompt, efficient, and cost-effective manner to satisfy the specific needs of our clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on previous experience
• Employee health insurance discounted
• Life insurance subsidized 
• Vision insurance subsidized 
• Dental insurance discounted
• 401k retirement plan
• 10 days vacation starting the first year (prorated from hire date)
• Bench tools provided
• Company logo shirts, ball caps, winter jacket and lab jackets provided
• Laptop computer with MSOffice Suite software provided
• Credit card provided (for company related expenses; vehicle gas, per diem, parts, etc.)
• Vehicles provided (for onsite service)
• No out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the employee
• 9 paid holidays; New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
• Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm on Friday
• ASQ Membership and ASQ Certificate Calibration Technician (CCT) subsidized by Cal Lab (ASQ prerequisites apply)

About Us

• Calibration Laboratory, LLC is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited commercial calibration laboratory
  
• In business since 1977
• Friendly and enjoyable work environment
• Veteran owned and operated
  

For more information, please visit us a www.callabco.com