Gage Room Calibration Lead

Location 4659 Hamann Industrial Parkway,Willoughby, OH, 44094,United States Base Pay $30.00 - $35.00 / Hour Employee Type Regular Full Time Description Global Precision Products in Willoughby, OH . a precision machining manufacturer serving the aerospace industry, is seeking an experienced Gage Room Calibration Lead to join our Quality Department. The Gage room Calibraion Lead is hands-on working lead responsible for accurate calibration, complete gage control, audit readiness, and timely availability of measuring equipment for aerospace manufacturing. This role requires aerospace experience, leadership experience, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced production environment. The lead calibrates, cleans, and maintains gages while directing daily workflow and solving problems that could cause machines to wait for needed gages. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Here Requirements Production Support and Gage Availability Prioritize requests with Production and Quality, respond promptly to urgent needs, communicate realistic completion times, and elevate risks of machine downtime. Review upcoming jobs, stage required gages, coordinate calibration recalls with production schedules, and arrange spares or approved alternatives before shortages occur. Control gage issue and return, tracking location and custody, Inspect, clean, verify status, and return serviceable equipment to designated storage promptly. Resolve missing, damaged, unavailable, or unsuitable gages through practical troubleshooting, authorized replacement, repair, or escalation; follow through until production has suitable equipment. Calibration and Gage Maintenance Perform dimensional calibration and verification within approved procedures and demonstrated qualifications, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, pin and plug gages, thread gages, and other assigned equipment. Use suitable calibrated reference standards and required environmental conditions. Select measuring equipment with appropriate range, resolution, and capability for its intended use. Clean, inspect, and maintain gages; perform authorized adjustments, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance, with required verification or recalibration before release. Record calibration results, including as-found condition and as-left results where applicable, acceptance criteria, reference standards used, and equipment disposition. Calibration Control System Maintain accurate software records for unique gage ID's, descriptions, locations, status, approved intervals, due dates, results, certificates, and maintenance history. Review due and overdue reports, coordinate recalls, and reconcile physical gages, identification labels, and calibration system data. Coordinate outside calibration and repairs with approved providers, track turnaround, and review certificates and equipment condition before return to service. Maintain traceable, legible, retrievable records and process changes to calibration intervals and methods through authorized procedures. Audit Readiness and Equipment Control Maintain daily readiness for internal, customer, and certification audits. Present evidence of equipment status, calibration results, traceability, and completed corrective actions. Remove overdue, damaged, suspect, or out-of-tolerance gages from service; identify and segregate them and promptly notify Quality and affected production personnel. Preserve findings and equipment usage history. Support Quality in evaluating previous measurements, potentially affected product, and necessary containment or reinspection. Participate in audit follow-up, root cause investigations, and corrective actions; verify the effectiveness of assigned improvements. Leadership and Continuous Improvement Assign and balance daily work, coach gage room personnel, and train users in proper gage selection, handling, use, and return. Maintain clear work instructions, shift handoffs, and trained backup coverage to support consistent service to production. Coordinate with Quality, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and service providers to resolve shortages, technical problems, and turnaround delays. Monitor request turnaround, backlog, on-time calibration, record accuracy, and gage-related production delays. Improve scheduling, storage, spare availability, and work methods. Authority and Accountability May prioritize daily work and withhold unsuitable equipment from use. Release equipment only after required acceptance and documentation are complete. Obtain designated approval for changes to calibration methods or intervals and for alternative inspection methods. Required Qualifications: Demonstrated hands-on dimensional calibration and gage control experience in aerospace manufacturing. Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing competing urgent requests while maintaining accuracy, documentation, and follow-through. Prior working-lead, team-lead, or supervisory experience, including work assignment, training, coaching, and accountability. Direct experience preparing calibration systems and records for audits and explaining objective evidence to auditors. Proficiency with computerized calibration control systems, electronic records, spreadsheets, and accurate data entry. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, applicable GD&T, and calibration procedures; evaluate results and select suitable measuring equipment. Strong practical problem-solving, organization, and communication skills, with sound judgment to recognize and elevate risks promptly. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with GAGEpack or Net-Inspect gage management. Technical education or apprenticeship in metrologuy, machining, manufacturing, or quality. Familiarity with measurement systems analysis, gage repeatability and reproducibility, and measurement uncertainty. Performance Expectations Success is measured by timely gage availability, fewer avoidable machine delays, on-time calibration, accurate records, effective resolution of gage problems, sustained audit readiness, and development of capable personnel. Work is performed in the gage room and on the manufacturing floor and includes precision equipment handling, computer work, and frequent coordination with production personnel. Essential duties must be performed safely, with reasonable accommodation as applicable. Summary 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% - 100% vested immediately. Medical Insurance - Multiple options to meet your needs. Vision Insurance - Base plan at NO cost for Employee & Family. Buy up optional Dental Insurance - Based on Buy UP option. Company Paid Short-Term Disability. Long-term Disability and Additional Supplemental Insurance Available. Refferal Program - Up to $3000 per referral #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Precision Products LLC