Calibration Technician I

Job Description

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

The Calibration Technician I will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, and calibration experience to calibrate, inspect, and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.

This is not an entry-level position.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years prior experience in calibration of 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 mathematics, geometry, trigonometry skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be willing to travel to local and regional on-site locations
• Must pass entrance exam
  
  

Education

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in calibration
• Military service (PMEL) highly regarded
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex calibrations of low to mid-level on equipment in our laboratory and at our client's facility.
  
• Read and understand specifications/tolerances of equipment
  
• 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.
  

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 semi stationary 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

The Calibration Technician I reports directly to the Laboratory Manager or Supervisor.

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

At Cal Lab, we want to grow our technicians into more technically advanced Metrologists. Technicians have the ability and are encouraged to advance up the technician ranks. We currently have 4 levels of technician advancement which include Associate Calibration Technician, Calibration Technician I, Calibration Technician II, Calibration Technician III.

eLearning Training Program

Cal Lab has a fully integrated eLearning program in place for the training and growth of laboratory staff. This includes immediate access to training from a desktop computer or applications for iOS and Android devices. We promote the Gamification process with our eLearning 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 assignment. 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 a high-quality instrument calibration, both on site and in house in accordance with stated procedures and customer’s requirements 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
• Time Off starts accruing Day 1 and can be utilized after 90 days of employment.
• 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. Plus, multiple in-office training days and Holiday celebrations.
• 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
• Approximately 95% paperless operations
• In business since 1977
• Friendly and enjoyable working environment
• Fully integrated eLearning for training
• Veteran owned company
  

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

Salary : $22 - $25