Metrology Technician

American Regent, Inc. is seeking a skilled Metrology Technician to join our team. As a Metrology Technician, you will be responsible for performing instrument calibrations and ensuring that our facility instrumentation and equipment meet compliance with cGMPs.

• Perform calibrations of various plant instruments, including coordinating access to equipment and working around customer needs.
• Accurately complete calibration paperwork, including work orders and logbooks, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain calibration documentation that demonstrates each instrument's NIST Traceability.
• Troubleshoot facility standalone instrumentation and control systems.
• Review and update calibration procedures based on field experience.
• Identify opportunities for improving the Calibration program.
• Execute repairs and respond to customer requests and/or alarm conditions.
• Assess instrument failures/breakdowns, systematically identify problems, and restore to operation.
• Support Quality Assurance investigations of instrument failures/breakdowns.
• Contractor Support: Ensure that contractor employees follow company safety and cGMP standards.
• Lead Small Projects: Manage small projects and perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

• H.S. diploma or G.E.D. is required. Associates Degree in Electronics or Military (PMEL) training preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience in instrumentation/calibration in a manufacturing or lab environment preferred.
• Experience working in a Pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry preferred.
• Must be comfortable in the use of Microsoft Office Applications, including Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of CMMS (computerized maintenance management) systems.
• Basic knowledge of principles and theory of pressure, temperature, and weight sensing devices.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and electronics.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical control systems.
• Details oriented.
• Hands-on ability to isolate problems and identify root cause of issues.
• Ability to focus on problem at hand in systematic manner.
• Able to troubleshoot complex systems and instruments.
• Ability to clearly describe technical issues.
• Ability to clearly and neatly document work performed.
• Ability to revise calibration procedures that clearly define required tasks.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safe work practices.
• Working understanding of cGMP, GDP, and FDA requirements as they apply to maintenance a plus.
• Good knowledge of NIST applied to calibrations.
• Experience with the operation/use of general hand and power tools, instruments, and testing apparatus common to the electronic and instrumentation fields is required.
• Ability to read P&ID's, electrical drawings, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Comfortable working in production environment with multiple priorities.
• Able to work effectively as a team member.
• Able to juggle multiple tasks with supervisory guidance.
• Comfortable working in culture of performance that emphasizes responsiveness.
• Works to ensure that customer timelines are understood and met.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts and off hours during shutdown plus some overtime.
• This position is part of a multi-shift operation and may require assignment to a regular off shift and/or weekends schedule.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

• Physically able to wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves.
• Employees must maintain a clean-shaven appearance each working shift to wear tight-fitting respirators properly.
• Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

American Regent celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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