Quality Calibration Technician - 1st Shift

Company Overview:
Schafer Industries is a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions. Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil & gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.

Position Summary:
Schafer Industries is currently seeking a 1st Shift Calibration Technician for its Schafer Gear Works operation in South Bend, IN. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.

Job Summary:
Perform activities related to the maintenance, development, and documentation of SGW’s Calibration system.

Essential Functions:
Complete the following on all gages prior to calibration activities by:

• Inspecting gages for cleanliness, damage, excessive wear, restricted movement, or unusual “play” (loose) in the gage.
• Cleaning all surfaces and moving parts (i.e. thimbles, slides, locking screws, etc.).
• Oiling moving parts as needed. (Do not oil Digimatic scales!)
• Wiping down measuring surfaces with cloth (lint-free preferred).
• Noting general condition of gage:
• Good - no evidence of damage, wear, or restricted movement;
• OK - some wear or restricted movement;
• Poor - evidence of damage, excessive wear, chipped parts, etc.
• Repairing, maintaining, and ordering gages as needed.

Facilitating the needs of the company beyond the normal scope as designated by the Q.A. Manager,

including receiving inspection, final inspection and lab inspection by:

• Collecting dimensional and visual data and recording on the appropriate documents.
• Presenting any test or gage nonconformance to A.Q. Manager for review and disposition.
• Maintaining the calibration of equipment used throughout SGW including the coordination of outside calibration services.
• Maintaining a record of calibration via the recall calibration program.

Ensuring control procedures by:

• Gage Control:
• Organizing gage storage
• Maintaining gage status – working order, active, in-active, requiring repair, etc.
• Setting up records to track gage location, use, status, etc.
• Calibration Control:
• Determining/following interval schedules for gage calibrations.
• Checking gages for accuracy and functionality.
• Preparing and sending gages to outside calibration sources.
• Keeping accurate records of performed calibrations.
• Records Control:
• Creating and maintaining electronic calibration records for in-house and outside calibration sources.
• Tracking gage use, location, and calibration through the computer program “Calibration Recall 3”
• Creating “out of tolerance gage reports” for gages not meeting specified tolerances and functionality.

Performing GR&R and attribute gage studies for inspection and test equipment, and documenting

results of said activities by:

• Checking the capability of the gage.

Responsible for supporting the Schafer Business Process by:

• Maintaining the 6S program in assigned area.

Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company by:

• Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
• Following procedures & work instructions for calibration related activities, including the development, review, and monitoring of these documents.
• Reporting the status or needs associated with the calibration function to the Q. A Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Gear Metrology and Nomenclature.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, schematics, and procedures for the inspection of outgoing materials

from SGW.

• Ability to accurately and effectively collect and interpret accumulated data from various inspection

devices.

• Ability to complete appropriate documents, such as GR&G’s, Calibration stickers, & Attribute Gage

Study’s.

• Ability to maintain and organize accurate files relating to all facets of calibration.
• Ability to read and interpret lead and involute charts off of the Gear checking machines.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two plus years of experience.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Ability to use a computer

Working knowledge, setup and use of the following inspection equipment:

Micrometers, all types Vari-roll fixtures

Calipers Optical Comparator

Sunnen ID gages CMM

Hardness checkers Gear Checking equipment

Test and Dial indicators

Working Conditions:
Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.

Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer:
Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled