Calibration Technician

Job Title4 Day Work Week! Monday through Thursday 6am-4:30pmOverall goal of position is to assure proper gauging is available, calibrated and on the production floor in a timely manner within company standards for safety, quality and productivity.Essential FunctionsPerform gauge calibration, cleaning and repairs. Document results as appropriate.Maintain all gauge inventory and related documentation.Order new gauging to meet production requirements for reliability and efficiency of use.Train other employees in proper use and care of gauges.Assemble gauge pans for production runs, break down gauge pans upon return, verifying all gauges are accounted for and are in good working order.Coordinate gage procurement/manufacture/revision through Quality Engineers and Engineering DepartmentAdditional Responsibilities:Assist Production in the use of special gauging equipment.May perform Quality System auditing.Assist Quality Technician - Production as directed.Interface closely with key personnel from Production and Engineering Departments and customer Quality Department personnel on quality-related issues.Housekeeping: maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner.Perform all safety inspections to equipment daily, use proper lifting techniques.Follow company policies, procedures and safety rules as described in the Alco Employee HandbookKnowledge, skills and ability:The ability to read and write English and perform basic math skills required.Ability to read and understand & interpret Blue Prints, Inspection Plans and follow instructions.Ability to use, interpret, calibrate all, and perform simple repairs on most precision measuring gauges.Ability to organize and prioritize with changing requirements; strong attention to detail and ability to work well with others.Understand which master gauges to use for different applications and acceptable gauge tolerances per ANSI specifications.Special attention to the following safety policies:Wearing of personal protection equipmentFire response and evacuationErgonomicsLifting policyEducation, Training and Experience:High school diploma or GEDFormal Metrology or on the job trainingSuccessful completion of ASQC Certification Quality Technician Exam preferred.1-3 years' experience with precision measuring instruments in a similar industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Physical Requirements:Some lifting, generally under 10lbs, sometimes up to 30lbs.Frequent stooping, reaching to retrieve from or replace gauges into gauge drawersFrequent grasping or use of fingers while calibrating or repair gauges or assembling/breaking down gauge pans.Close visual attention required for reading inspection plans, calibrating gauges, or entering into gauge tracking software.Long periods of standing, walking to perform duties