Calibration Technician

Job Description

Job Description

  Overall Purpose: The Calibration Technician will calibrate various types of test equipment and document findings per ISO, ANSI, and NIST requirements. The Calibration Technician will also inspect machined components, hose assemblies and other hardware to verify compliance to our specifications as well as customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect, test, adjust, and repair precision measuring instruments, gauges, and equipment to ensure they meet and conform to established procedures and industry standards.
• Ensure all equipment aligns with internal quality standards, such as ISO and internal company procedures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on faulty equipment, suggesting upgrades when necessary.
• Collect equipment and gauges based on the calibration schedule.
• Record calibration results, maintain accurate documentation, and generate reports, including calibration certificates.
• Maintain accurate identification of equipment and gauges by using a calibration sticker upon calibration.
• Work with the Purchasing Department to coordinate calibration performed by outside calibration labs.
• Review and approve calibration certificates from outside calibration labs.
• Assist in other areas as needed, including receiving inspection by performing dimensional and visual inspection of machined products.
• Follow quality system procedures, policies and instructions
• Adhere to 5S Standards
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, policies for attendance and punctuality and standards for safety

Other Duties:

• Other duties based on the needs of the Inspection Department and Quality Department

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

Qualification Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in inspection, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong math background
• Must possess computer skills, knowledge of Windows Office applications.
• Electrical, pressure and temperature calibration experience preferred
• Knowledge of metrology and metrology-related terminology required
• Proficient in the use of basic measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, depth mics, optical comparators, etc.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings and other documented specifications
• Fluent in English (able to read, speak, write and understand)
• Have legible handwriting
• Must be a US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Physical Demands:

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to:

o   Sit

o   Use hands and fingers to handle, type or feel

o   Reach with hands and arms

o   Speak or hear

• While performing duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to:

o   Stand

o   Walk

o   Lift up to 30 pounds

• Vision requirements:

o   20/25 eyesight or better with or without corrective lenses

o   Cannot be colorblind

Work Environment: Warehouse environment

*Must be US Persons based on ITAR definition (US Citizen or Permanent Resident). This position is expected to be exposed to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  All Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations.

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

Hydraflow provides fluid transfer solutions that reduce customer's installation time, waste, weight and life-cycle costs. In addition we couple our highly innovative and differentiated products with a culture of service and quality, giving our customer the competitive advantage to succeed in their business.

Company Description

Hydraflow provides fluid transfer solutions that reduce customer's installation time, waste, weight and life-cycle costs. In addition we couple our highly innovative and differentiated products with a culture of service and quality, giving our customer the competitive advantage to succeed in their business.