Calibration Technician

1 day ago


San Francisco, California, United States Simco Electronics Full time
Job Description

The Calibration Technician B will apply advanced knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in various disciplines, ensuring measurement accuracy and compliance with published specifications.

This role involves identifying and utilizing appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures, performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision equipment, and collecting, compiling, measuring, summarizing, and recording data gathered during calibration.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice and adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurement tasks.

Responsibilities and Duties

  1. Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in various disciplines to ensure compliance with published specifications.
  2. Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards.
  3. Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of precision equipment.
  4. Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
  5. Identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
  6. Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
  7. Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures.
  8. Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers.

Qualifications

  1. Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
  2. Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions.
  3. Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
  4. Basic ability to troubleshoot, repair, align, and optimize precision equipment.
  5. Basic computer skills.
  6. Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel.
  7. Minimum one year of calibration experience, some of which can be offset by formal metrology training.
  8. Must have very good interpersonal and customer service skills.
  9. Strong attention to details.
  10. Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures.

Physical Demands

  1. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance.
  2. Occasional standing and bending are required.

Working Environment

  1. Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at a SIMCO location and/or customer sites.
  2. Travel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locations.

About Us

SIMCO Electronics is the leading provider of calibration and software services for test and measurement instruments used in technology organizations.



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