What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hand Tool Calibration Technician position at Fox Valley Metrology?
Job Description
Overview:
Fox Valley Metrology is the commercial leader in Full-Service Calibration. We provide ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration support of precision measurement and test equipment to a diverse customer base including but not limited to Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Electronics, Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Fortune 500 organizations.
At Fox Valley Metrology, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We’re looking for a skilled Calibration Technician to join our team. We value teamwork, quality, innovation, dynamic engagement, and the opportunity for growth. Does Fox Valley Metrology sound like the place for you? Then join our team!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitors, tests, calibrates, and repairs instrumentation and equipment to ensure the accuracy and precision of measurements taken.
Performs in-house lab and on-site calibrations as required.
Develops calibration procedures and recommends associated standards.
Completes applicable documentation related to calibration and repair assignments.
Ensure all required business tasks are completed in a timely and quality manner.
Traveling Technicians will travel daily, supporting our local accounts with occasional overnight travel.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Hand Tool Calibration Technician: Calibrates and repairs test and measurement equipment including, but not limited to: Calipers, Micrometers, Bore Gages, Indicators, Height Gages.
Required Skills/Abilities
Sound critical thinking skills, a strong customer service focus, and ability to communicate via phone, email, memos, logs, etc.
Strong understanding of Metrology concepts.
Ability to work independently.
Must have experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word and have the ability to quickly adapt to other custom software platforms used in day-to-day calibration activities.
Specific to our Electronics Calibration Technician position:
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Relevant experience in the calibration of test and measurement equipment preferred.
3-5 years relevant experience with formal PMEL training preferred (specific to Electronics Calibration Technician position).
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
9 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday after completion of 120-day probationary period
80 hours of Paid Time Off (prorated) after completion of 120-day probationary period with an additional 40 hours of Paid Time Off available after 1 year of service
401(k) program with up to 4% company match
Fox Valley Metrology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Company Description
Fox Valley Metrology is a full service metrology lab that strives to ensure your equipment is given the highest level of care and precision possible.
As a single-source partner to the Quality Assurance Departments of thousands of organizations worldwide, we provide calibration, repair and new equipment sales services of precision measuring equipment, all under one roof.
Every day, we increase our partners' profits through many value added benefits made possible by the most advanced technology and some of the best personnel in the industry.
Fox Valley Metrology is a full service metrology lab that strives to ensure your equipment is given the highest level of care and precision possible. As a single-source partner to the Quality Assurance Departments of thousands of organizations worldwide, we provide calibration, repair and new equipment sales services of precision measuring equipment, all under one roof. Every day, we increase our partners' profits through many value added benefits made possible by the most advanced technology and some of the best personnel in the industry.
Overview:
Fox Valley Metrology is the commercial leader in Full-Service Calibration. We provide ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration support of precision measurement and test equipment to a diverse customer base including but not limited to Aerospace, Automotive, Defense, Electronics, Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Fortune 500 organizations.
At Fox Valley Metrology, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We’re looking for a skilled Calibration Technician to join our team. We value teamwork, quality, innovation, dynamic engagement, and the opportunity for growth. Does Fox Valley Metrology sound like the place for you? Then join our team!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitors, tests, calibrates, and repairs instrumentation and equipment to ensure the accuracy and precision of measurements taken.
Performs in-house lab and on-site calibrations as required.
Develops calibration procedures and recommends associated standards.
Completes applicable documentation related to calibration and repair assignments.
Ensure all required business tasks are completed in a timely and quality manner.
Traveling Technicians will travel daily, supporting our local accounts with occasional overnight travel.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Hand Tool Calibration Technician: Calibrates and repairs test and measurement equipment including, but not limited to: Calipers, Micrometers, Bore Gages, Indicators, Height Gages.
Required Skills/Abilities
Sound critical thinking skills, a strong customer service focus, and ability to communicate via phone, email, memos, logs, etc.
Strong understanding of Metrology concepts.
Ability to work independently.
Must have experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word and have the ability to quickly adapt to other custom software platforms used in day-to-day calibration activities.
Specific to our Electronics Calibration Technician position:
- A strong understanding of RF and EMC testing principles preferred.
- Understanding of electrical systems as well as AC/DC theory with ability to follow detailed calibration procedures.
- Proficiency with Fluke MetCal preferred.
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Relevant experience in the calibration of test and measurement equipment preferred.
3-5 years relevant experience with formal PMEL training preferred (specific to Electronics Calibration Technician position).
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
9 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday after completion of 120-day probationary period
80 hours of Paid Time Off (prorated) after completion of 120-day probationary period with an additional 40 hours of Paid Time Off available after 1 year of service
401(k) program with up to 4% company match
Fox Valley Metrology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Company Description
Fox Valley Metrology is a full service metrology lab that strives to ensure your equipment is given the highest level of care and precision possible.
As a single-source partner to the Quality Assurance Departments of thousands of organizations worldwide, we provide calibration, repair and new equipment sales services of precision measuring equipment, all under one roof.
Every day, we increase our partners' profits through many value added benefits made possible by the most advanced technology and some of the best personnel in the industry.
Fox Valley Metrology is a full service metrology lab that strives to ensure your equipment is given the highest level of care and precision possible. As a single-source partner to the Quality Assurance Departments of thousands of organizations worldwide, we provide calibration, repair and new equipment sales services of precision measuring equipment, all under one roof. Every day, we increase our partners' profits through many value added benefits made possible by the most advanced technology and some of the best personnel in the industry.
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