Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician

The Calibration Technician is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the calibration system and the control of monitoring and measuring test equipment (M&TE). This role coordinates the recall and collection of M&TE, supports internal calibration activities, and coordinates calibration and repair services with approved outside vendors. The Calibration Technician maintains accurate equipment records and calibration documentation to help ensure M&TE remains properly identified, traceable, and suitable for its intended use.

Essential Job Functions:

• Administer and maintain the calibration system, including M&TE master records, calibration schedules, equipment status, certificates, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor calibration due dates and initiate recall activities in sufficient time to support on-time completion and minimize disruption to operations.
• Gather M&TE from manufacturing, inspection, laboratory, maintenance, and other applicable areas for scheduled calibration, verification, or repair.
• Coordinate the return and redistribution of M&TE after calibration, ensuring equipment is properly identified and returned to the correct area or owner.
• Perform approved in-house calibrations and functional checks within the limits of assigned training, procedures, standards, and authorization.
• Coordinate calibration and repair services with approved outside calibration vendors, including quotations, purchase requisitions, shipment preparation, status follow-up, and return receipt.
• Review outside calibration certificates and service documentation for completeness, equipment identification, calibration results, standards used, traceability information, and required approvals.
• Apply, replace, and verify calibration status labels and equipment identification in accordance with calibration-system requirements.
• Identify and segregate M&TE that is overdue, damaged, malfunctioning, missing identification, or otherwise unsuitable for use, and notify the responsible function.
• Escalate out-of-tolerance or as-found conditions and support product-impact evaluations by providing equipment history and available usage information.
• Maintain accurate calibration, repair, location, ownership, and status information in applicable electronic systems and controlled records.
• Coordinate the calibration, verification, maintenance, storage, and protection of company calibration standards and supporting equipment.
• Assist departments with the identification, registration, and control of new, transferred, or replacement M&TE before use.
• Perform periodic floor sweeps or audits to verify that M&TE is registered, within calibration, properly labeled, protected, and located as recorded.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits by providing calibration records, certificates, equipment histories, and evidence of system control.
• Generate and review calibration metrics, including overdue equipment, vendor turnaround, repeat repair, and out-of-tolerance trends, and communicate concerns to Quality management.
• Promote proper care, storage, transportation, and use of M&TE and provide guidance to equipment users regarding calibration-system requirements.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

This role does not include direct supervisory responsibility for other employees. However, it provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical training in metrology, electronics, mechanical technology, quality, or a related discipline preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in calibration, metrology, inspection equipment, equipment control, or a related technical role in a manufacturing or regulated environment preferred.
• Experience maintaining calibration records or using calibration-management software, ERP systems, or other controlled databases preferred.
• Experience coordinating calibration or repair services with outside vendors preferred.
• Previous experience supporting audits and regulatory compliance preferred.

Language Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Job Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of calibration-system and M&TE control principles.
• Working knowledge of measurement traceability, accuracy, tolerance, and out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Ability to read and understand calibration procedures, equipment manuals, specifications, and calibration certificates.
• Experience with electronic calibration-management systems and controlled records.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, equipment recalls, and vendor deadlines in a regulated environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Availability to occasionally work variable or extended hours as needed to support customer and business requirements.

Physical Demands:

As part of their job duties, the employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to reach, stretch, push, pull, crouch, stoop, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.

Work Environment:

A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements:

• ASTM F24122005, ANSI Z411999, or ANSI Z411991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.

Export Compliance Disclaimer:

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

Travel:

Approximately <5% of travel is expected.