About this role
The Calibration Technician 2 will support the proper functioning and development of Engineering Lab by calibrating testing instrumentation on schedule, ensuring instruments, gauges and testing devices are calibrated correctly and give accurate readings at all times.
Position Responsibilities may include:
• Complete calibrations and qualifications in a safe, timely and accurate manner following calibration procedures and schedules.
• Responsible for proper handling, storage and maintenance of test instrumentation and calibration standards.
• Identify project supply/equipment needs and convey to his/her supervisor.
• Always maintain a neat and professional calibration work area and projects a professional image.
• Always follow safety protocols when executing tasks and projects. Ensure that work areas are safe, neatly organized and professional on-site and in an office environment.
• Assist with development of lab preventative maintenance plans and scheduling of same.
• Coordination with external suppliers and contractors as required.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage calibration related issues.
• Perform other job functions related to labs as assigned.
Nature & Scope:
• Has working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific methods or operational processes
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Works with a moderate degree of supervision
Knowledge & Skills:
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge in traceability, test accuracy and uncertainty ratios as part of ISO 17025 requirements
• Ability to interoperate Standards.
• Knowledge in pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation, calibration, and requirements of accuracy testing.
• Ability to operate scissor lifts to reach instrumentation at higher levels.
• Knowledge of MS Excel (Office, Excel, PP, Word).
• Knowledge of thermocouples, pressure transducers, current transducers, and digital power meters.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Proficient in developing and maintaining accurate and complete records.
• Knowledge in instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to Prioritize, coordinate, and follow up with others to meet objectives.
• Ability to Learn and apply new technology as needed.
• Problem solving or troubleshooting.
Experience:
• 5-8 years of experience in an ISO 17025 certified calibration lab
Education/Certification:
• High School or GED required.
• Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation field or equivalent from an accredited trade school preferred
People Management: No
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
• It requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Daily use of computer.
• May stand for extended periods when facilitating meeting, conducting calibration or walking in the facility.
• May be exposure to relatively high and low temperatures for a short period of times when accessing test rooms.
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Reports To: Supervisor / Manager
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.